Tone

Together with accuracy, this is an essential foundation skill for any aspiring harmonica player. The principle steps to good tone are these: Controlled breathing A moist and airtight seal Accurate single notes Tongue in neutral Open mouth cavity Open vocal tract Work from the diaphragm Breath control This is neither table football, nor a MacDonald’s milkshake. […]

Bend it! There is no doubt that learning to draw bend marks the transition from beginner to intermediate harmonica playing. When we find our first bend, it feels like we’ve just won the lottery. After hours of perseverance, we’re punching the air and yelling ‘woohoo’ like Homer Simpson. We want to tell all our friends. We want to […]