Category Archives: Reed Bending

Beefing Up Those Bends – 2 Draw

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Wilf

Holy Diatonic Batman! Elwood The Apprentice had just finished wrapping his last set of replacement reed plates for Christmas when from somewhere downstairs… Zap! Wh@ck, WhÃ¥p, B#ff,  BiÆ’f, P*w, Zôwie, Spl@tt, Tºot.. He ran to the Good Doctor’s study.. Holy Diatonic Batman! … Continue reading →

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Beefing Up Those Bends – 3 Draw Bends

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Wilf

‘Be lion-mettled, proud, and take no care who chafes, who frets, or where conspirers are’ Macbeth (Shakespeare) Brace yourself and take a deep breath. It’s time to face everyone’s worst harmonica nightmare – the three witches. They’re the three hole … Continue reading →

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Beefing Up Those Bends – 4 Draw Bend

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Wilf

Here’s a simple two-part exercise to help strengthen your 4 draw bend. We’ll assume you have already found your draw bend, but haven’t perfected playing it in isolation without scooping down from the clean draw. If you have already perfected … Continue reading →

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Perfecting that 2 draw bend – Low Rider (War) [..with tab]

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Wilf

Few students ever arrive at the Harp Surgery knowing exactly how many bends there are or where they’re all located. Some think they do, but on closer inspection find there are gaps in their knowledge or ability. Some can draw … Continue reading →

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How Do I Know I’m Bending In Tune?

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Wilf

If I catch you bending, I’ll saw your legs right off.. It’s a fair question often posed by newcomers to the harp, regardless of any previous musical experience. Basically, we all want to know we’re doing something right the first time … Continue reading →

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