Francois23
2 posts
Oct 18, 2009
11:31 AM
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I'm experiencing problems with the high notes. 7-9
It is not a technique issue, there is no sound or it's really weak coming out of those holes mostly on the draw notes. 8 and 9 draw just squeak.
The Holes 1-6 sound good.
What to I do with the reeds open or close or what ?
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tookatooka
660 posts
Oct 18, 2009
12:16 PM
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First, strip the harp down and make sure the reeds are not gummed up with gunk. It's unlikely that all those reeds will have regapped themselves unless the harp has been played very harshly.
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nacoran
257 posts
Oct 18, 2009
12:23 PM
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Just one harp?
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MrVerylongusername
573 posts
Oct 18, 2009
12:27 PM
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Not trying to be an ass, but how can you be so sure it's not a technique issue?
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Mgimino
101 posts
Oct 18, 2009
1:35 PM
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I also think it is probably a technique issue, having to do with your embouchure.
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tookatooka
661 posts
Oct 18, 2009
2:04 PM
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I don't think it is a technique issue, if you can draw/blow 6 there's not a great deal of difference in technique when you draw/blow 7 8 and 9. Is there?
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wheezer
118 posts
Oct 18, 2009
2:08 PM
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Check the gap on those small reeds.
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arzajac
64 posts
Oct 18, 2009
4:07 PM
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"there's not a great deal of difference in technique when you draw/blow 7 8 and 9. Is there?"
About as much difference between kissing your girl/boyfriend versus kissing your mother.
I though my high notes were busted too until my technique got better.
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nacoran
258 posts
Oct 18, 2009
4:08 PM
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I don't know tookatooka, sometimes when I haven't played a high harp in a while I have problems on the 9 and 10 holes. If it was two holes it would be one thing, 3 consecutive holes? I'd at least check my technique on a second harp. Of course, it depends a lot on how long you've been playing, how long it's been since the harp has been cleaned, etc.
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