The7thDave
3 posts
Jan 07, 2010
5:01 PM
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I spent some of my Xmas money on a Low D S20 to mess around with. Love the sound, but I just can't seem to get much of a bend out of the 1-hole, even after gapping it. Is this a problem with my technique, and I just need to keep working on it? Or is it it because it's a S20? Or is it common knowledge that sensible people just don't attempt 1-hole bends on a Low D?
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MrVerylongusername
788 posts
Jan 07, 2010
5:07 PM
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The lower the key, the harder the draw bends get. Keep working at it, it is possible - you'll get there.
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nacoran
728 posts
Jan 07, 2010
5:10 PM
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I've heard people saying they can bend really low harps, but they say it takes a lot of practice. I have the same problem on my LLF. I'm starting to get a little bit of a bend every now and then. Just don't go crazy using too much breath.
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GermanHarpist
882 posts
Jan 07, 2010
5:11 PM
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Stretch your jaw and tongue downwards to the max while increasing the suction a little (like with all the bends)... I've got a Low D Vintage Harp and it works fine without any work done to it.
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germanharpist on YT. =;-) - Resonance is KEY!
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The7thDave
4 posts
Jan 08, 2010
7:54 AM
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Thanks, gentlemen. I'll keep plugging away at it.
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