 Feb-01-05 8:44pm [ re: cherokeeladee ]Well, I do play mine twice a day, about an hour each time. I have 8 harmonicas but I use my Hohner more than any of the others. I have not really used them too much, maybe once or twice. Thanks again Ralph. =) ----------------------------------------
Cherokee |
| Feb-02-05 3:23am [ re: cherokeeladee ] Cherokeeladee,
I find that if I take the time to break a harmonica in properly, I get much more endurance out of them. I start by playing just blow chords in the upper register for 15 minutes a day for 1 week, same with the draw chords. I continue to work my way up and down the harp over the course of three weeks. Then I start playing single clear notes using the same procedure, no bends, no overblows, just light even air pressure. I've done this for so long that I now begin to "feel" the harp breaking in to my style of playing. I know everyone wants to jump in playing everything right away, I was no different, however believe me when I say breaking in a harmonica will greatly increase it's longevity. I own enough harps now, that I can take the time to break them in properly without having to sacrifice the time needed because I need a particular harp right away. I try to stay at least three deep in the keys that I use the most, and have back up for everything else. They won't last forever with out cleaning, tuning, etc, but with a little thought and some TLC, you can enjoy your harps for some time. Peace ----------------------------------------
Pete |
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