Why you still can't bend on the harmonica and how to fix it

Struggling to bend notes on your diatonic harmonica?

You’re not alone — bending is the #1 challenge most harmonica players face after learning single notes. In this in-depth tutorial, I walk you through the top 5 bending mistakes beginners make and show you exactly how to fix them.

✅ What you'll learn in this video:
Why harmonica bends won’t “pop out” (and what to do instead) - How to improve bending with tongue position, air speed, and vowel/consonant tricks
The most common bending mistakes (and how to avoid them)
Nonsense words that actually trigger bends (like “Kr” and “Weeyuh”)
Why harmonica quality and ear training matter more than you think
How to use harmonica tuning apps and real pitch examples to fine-tune your bends
And more insider tips from 3,000+ private harmonica lessons taught

🧠 Perfect for:
-Beginner harmonica players who can't get their bends to work
-Self-taught players stuck in a rut
-Anyone trying to learn draw bending, blow bending, or bending on holes 1-6
-Blues, folk, and cross-harp players looking to expand their range

🎵 My App & Harmonica Courses:
🎶 Bending audio files & instruction
🎶 Custom harmonica tabs
🎶 Backing tracks in all 12 keys
🎶 Hundreds of harmonica riffs in all 12 positions
🎶 Popular and rare video song tabs
🎶 Chat forums
🎶 Full courses on bending, tone, technique, and more

🔗 Try it here on desktop: www.bendr.passion.io

iOS app download:
🔗 https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/bendr- harmonica/id6450061589?platform=iphone

Google Play app download:
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🎧 Recommended Tools & Resources
Bend It Better tool (real-time pitch monitor):
https://www.harmonica.com/bending-tool/

Harmonica Tuner Pro app:
https://bit.ly/40DZ8WX

Ear training tips & interval practice
   • How Intervals Work - Music Theory Crash Co...  

Great interval training website:
https://tonedear.com/

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