Posted by:
gene
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To bend the draw notes (1-6), slowly articulate the word "you" (perhaps to an exagerated extent) until you find that spot where it bends (then practice hitting that spot right on target). The lower the hole, the more you have to drop your jaw.
That "you" thing is what helped me. I had been articulating "oh" and my tone was bad and I couldn't quite get the pitch low enoigh.
To bend the blow notes (8-10), articulate like you're whistling a high note.
Don't even think about asking me about overblows and overdraws. I can't do those and can't tell you how to try.
Note:
The 5 draw can only be bent a quarter tone, and shouldn't be done a lot. It's hard on the reed. There are no bends on 7 draw or 7 blow.
P.S.
Don't mistake me for an afficionado. Settle for "enthusiast." I'm not versed in harp anywhere near enough to give lessons, but I offer tips on this forum now and then. The tip I gave above is from a David Barrett DVD. He IS an afficionado.