How to "play" it or use jaw harp


Hold the jaw harp with your left hand without pressing the metal frame and without touching the steel tongue. Without opening your mouth too wide, gently press the instrument against the upper and lower teeth. The tongue or blade must freely oscillate between the teeth. Lay your lips lighly over the harp. Now you only need to pluck the tongue inwards with your forefinger. The pitch of the strange and wonderful sound created by the vibrations can be adjusted by modifying the position of the cheeks, lips and teeth. A tremolo can also be produced by moving your tongue.



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