November 4, 2026 · 11 min
Why a bend takes weeks, not days
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Porch Notes
A short letter every Sunday from the porch: one tune, one tip and one thing to try on the harp this week.
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Playing along with a record
Putting on an old blues record, finding the key and joining in a little at a time.
Your first draw bend, slowly
Draw on hole four and drop the note a little with your tongue and throat. A short, slow try.