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Step 1
Look for numbers by themselves in harmonica notation. Numbers by themselves indicate a draw hole.
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Step 2
Watch for a number followed by a greater than sign. This indicates a blow hole.
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Step 3
Understand that each apostrophe found in harmonica notations stands for a ½ step bend. Bends are done by drawing, blowing and bending the harmonica towards the roof of your mouth while playing.
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Step 4
Learn how to play an overbend. An overbend is indicated in harmonica notation by the # sign. An overbend is when the pitch of the note sounds higher than the note itself.
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Step 5
Play numbers at the same time when there is an ampersand, &, between the numbers.
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Step 6
Slur notes on the harmonica when you see a slash mark between the numbers.
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Step 7
Tongue slap a note when there is a percent sign before the number. A tongue slap is where a note is played and then the tongue blocks some of the sound out.







