4th Hole Draw - Harmonica in the key of C

[fingerguy]

4th Hole Draw - Harmonica in the key of C

Since I started this (for a couple or 3 weeks now) I learned 2 songs and working on my 3rd. Also I now own:
Hohner Special 20
Suzuki Pro
Lee Oskar
All in the key of C.

The only challenge I am having is the 4th hole draw; 99% of the time sounds like I am killing a cow.

Unfortunately this note and octave is used on 2 of the 3 songs I am playing.

Anyone else with this issue? I Google it and found draw issues with other holes but none were the #4 and will also see my music teacher about it since he also plays harmonica.

Note I thought it might have been the harmonicas but after yesterday getting the Lee and having the same issue it's either me, my technique, and/or it's a common thing but yet I can't find it on Google.

 

[Chicory Blue]

Draw notes in general can be especially wonky for beginners. The “dying cow” sound” you’re getting is probably from an accidental bend, which can be tamed with adjustments to your breath and embouchure. It’s something you’ll sort of have to feel out for yourself, but fiddling with the angle of the harp, its position in your mouth, and opening or closing your nasal airflow at certain points will help.

Bass tone is in the fingers, and harmonica tone is in the mouth. You can do a lot to alter the tone just by what your mouth is doing when you play. Mastering that much is the greater part of mastering the instrument, and making the harp “talk.”

Best of luck in your studies!

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