Harmonica 2 hole draw problem (How to play a clean 2 hole draw)

If your 2 hole draw is (appears to be) broken then here is what you need to do to make it sound great! Click here for checklist - www.tomlinharmonicalessons.com...
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0:08 2 Hole Draw Problem
0:43 Why 2 Draw is Difficult to Get Right
2:00 Mouth and Lip Shape
3:13 Breathing
6:11 Harmonica Position
8:41 Checklist of How to Get Clean 2 Hole Draw on the Description Link
9:28 Premium eCourse 12 Easy 12 Bar Blues
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[@basisti94]

Well that explains, I genuinely thought mine was broken

[@TomlinHarmonica]

Now you know :-)

[@baguetteboi120]

basisti94 totally relate with u hahaha

[@chefwest77]

Same here!! Lol

[@potkor]

@@TomlinHarmonica thank you, i was so sure it had something wrong with it, since my D and F didnt have this problem

[@user-qy9gh8ly5u]

く

[@daveb3589]

I brought a cheap harmonica to learn on then i had the 2 draw problem so i assumed it was because it was a cheap one so i went and brought a marine band hohne harmonica and still had the same problem so thank you tom for saving me from buying another one lol

[@TomlinHarmonica]

+David Barr hi David, we have all had similar thoughts at one time. Now you know - let me know how you get on :-)

[@alectolex]

my story precisely!

[@GarethWonfor]

Hahaha... you fixed my 'broken' harmonica... thanks! :)

[@TomlinHarmonica]

Woop! That's great news Gareth :-)

[@Learntheharmonica]

Such a common complaint! "I bought this brand-new harmonica - it's broken!" Good job again dispelling the myths again mate :)

[@SillyHerpFamily]

I like seeing other teachers encouraging each other on each others' channels. I recently subscribed to your channel too. Looking forward to trying out your videos too.

[@TomlinHarmonica]

+LearnTheHarmonica.com if I had a dollar for every time someone said their 2 hole was broken...

[@TheWhitegoldwing]

Glad I saw this before I started stripping my new harmonica to repair my broken 2 hole

[@leonardoggy]

I'm currently waiting on a screwdriver kit I bought for this reason. So glad I watched this video before it arrived!

[@dolfevenberg847]

For a few days I did all the exercises Tomlin said, but still nothing only silence. So I picked my set of precision screwdrivers and removed the cover plates. Yes indeed the -2 reed was stuck in the slot. I tilted it upward very carefully and put the cover plates back. I tried and I got immediately a clean -2 note. 🤗

[@africaRBG]

Thank goodness someone actually made a video on this

[@Romans--bo7br]

Thank you So Much for your instructional videos !! I'm "retired" (re: Not in my 20's any more! lol) and decided to get back into playing Bass guitar after not having played since 1967 !! So, I went to a guitar store (a well known national chain here in the US) about a week ago and bought a bass, amp & other necessary accessories..... and, a cheap $17. Harmonica in the key of "C".... at least I got the "key" right!! lol I just found your website last night (Nov.22, 2019) while looking for some "help" on how to play this thing (the harmonica, harp, mouth organ).... and came across your website..... and after watching a few, have subscribed to your channel as well as hit the "Like" button for each of the videos I watched. Not everyone is born a musical "virtuoso", so I would like you to know how Very Much I appreciate that you not only teach about "WHAT to do".... but you explain in Detail, just "HOW to do it". You have no idea (maybe you do) just How Much that really helps in understanding How & Why something works... which greatly aides in speeding up the learning process. There are far too many out there on YT that teach "What" to do.... but very little (if at all) on "HOW to do it"... CLEARLY (with detail), so even any child could understand it. As my dear old dad use to "drill" into me.... "the quality, is Always in the Details"!! Always and Especially when teaching "Beginners"....assume and teach as if whoever is listening, watching & Trying to learn.... are completely devoid of Any musical ability whatsoever. As my dad use to also say... "If someone truly KNOWS what they're talking about... they should be able to explain it in a way that any 7 year old can understand it and learn from it.... no matter what the subject matter is".... he was right, as time has proven to me throughout my life, so far. Thank you again, I look forward to all your videos and hopefully will become "a player" of the harmonica... at least, reasonably well. PS: For "overall" quality, is there any particular "brand(s)" of harmonica's that you prefer?.... or, is just about any "brand" equal that has a price tag over $30. or so??

[@TomlinHarmonica]

Thank you so much for our kind words. Not all brands are created equal. I personally love Hohner Marine Bands and Seydel 1847s if that helps :-)

[@Umadbro681]

For me it was easiest to put my lips on the hole and breath in through my nose. That gave me a perfect note at which point I was able to then start closing off my nose by pinching and breathing normally and then finally getting the full feel for the note and the breath needed to play it consistently.

[@chadhill5779]

This was probably the best video I have seen yet on KZbin. Thank you! You literally solved 3 issues I've had.

[@caseytanner9887]

It’s nuts how hard this is, but you got me out of almost an hour of frustration. Thank you!

[@FAHRENHEIT451JL]

Just come back to this vid after 2 months practice. Has seriously helped. I've made a books worth of notes for songs but I need to paint the cover with these core things. Nice one tommy

[@brooklynvanderhill9048]

Ok wow!! This helps so much!! Thank you! I have been struggling with this note for A WHOLE YEAR! And you did it! You figured it out! What a blessing!

[@poloporasa]

Perfect! It instantly works. And I just started three days ago "playing" the harp. Thank you very much. I will definitely watch more of your stuff. I am sure it will be helpful

[@UC-Music]

Thought that, too! And Your tutorial worked immediately! It's perfect from one second to another!

[@WowAgro97]

Thank you! I've only had my harmonica for 3 days now, but been absolutely obsessed with learning it. Have gotten some control over the other holes but the 2 hole draw was driving me nuts! I still gotta work on my technique but at least now I know what I gotta work on! Much appreciated for your awesome content.

[@Ctec87]

Best explanation! It was the throat for me, expanded it and that gave me the note, thanks!

[@skudlugs]

Great teacher, takes time to acknowledge how even he had trouble to begin with, not stuck up git in anyway, cool guy cheers.

[@nicholasbarba3022]

Just found your site. Thanks a mill, I have been struggling for years and years on that 2 hole draw and within a few minutes of following your directions I was making a clean vibrating reed note rather than the quiet, airy one I learned to avoid. Proves one is never to old to learn. Thanks again.

[@SauleNewell]

That was so clear and helpful, I got it very quickly thanks to you !

[@Subhabrata]

Every piece of your advice worked. I am able to bring up a clearer tone from 2 draw. I can't thank you enough. Subscribed! 👍

[@mkist308]

Thank you so much for your great lessons.

[@neeiannoo]

just improved 500% in 10 mins ...thank dude !

[@nickworley1000]

Thanks you fixed it your tuition is second to none many thanks

[@lustigga]

Terrific lesson! Thanks

[@genis5111]

Mind = BLOWN!!!!! Thank you very much!! keep on!

[@taraleacutler8443]

Beginner mind blown! Thank you for making these videos.

[@bluffkin5304]

A handful of years later and you're still helping! I honestly thought mine was broken and was going to upgrade for Christmas! Thank you!!

[@youvaloroustube]

Had exactly this problem. Thanks. It was great

[@Subhabrata]

Thank you Tom. You saved me from going down to deep frustration. I just got the brand new diatonic 10 hole Easttop harmonica. 😁

[@sayanibiswas2650]

I was actually struggling with this draw problem and thought that mine was broken.Now i am following your instructions😊

[@chrisclarke1893]

Great tips!! Thanks!! Gonna try this!!

[@robertbrunston5406]

I have exactly this problem! Thank you I will follow your instructions! Thanks again.

[@lover7200]

I did the couch thing & dude you're a wizard hahah I was speechless that it came out clean .....I've been struggling for a while on this note

[@terryorletsky]

SOLVED! Everything else was working. I just figured the 2 hole draw was harder - but you have made it very simple. Thanks.

[@manjitrupbikram]

Thanks for clarifying a very common issue for beginners.

[@tnysteph]

Very good information. You do a great job at teaching.

[@josephcarroll6263]

Really helpful. Thank you. Mouth shape, lip position, breathing--all spot on.

[@lenasamford]

Perfect! By the end of the video I had a clean 2 draw - thank you!

[@lilysylvain847]

Thank you very much...it’s so great!!!

[@benheal9086]

That cleared up a major problem in seconds. Well explained.

[@chrislenh123]

Brilliant explanation - thanks

[@paulabraynion7604]

This is fantastic video by fantastic tutor!

[@brianontheharmonica3146]

I legitimately thought my harmonica was broken. Thank you for this video!

[@DarKodama]

This was soooo useful for me. Thank you very much ✊

[@gorillawalk2]

Every video is amazing! Thank you!

[@rafikjesus6373]

THANK YOU. I've has this Feifan harmonica for a few months and the 2 hole draw stopped me of playing many songs but this video saved my life.

[@sunnyscott4876]

Thanks for clearing up this very specific problem ! I had a couple of those "broken " brand new harmonicas too!

[@TomlinHarmonica]

We've all been there Sunny :-)

[@heidiirenenyhammer7890]

Hi Tom! Yes this is always a problem for me. I will try your tips and advice and hope i will manage it better. Thank you!🤗

[@timmurray8361]

Great explanation. Thanks

[@dancemontec]

Thank you friend! I just got a harmonica and Ive had a lot of fun learning. I almost thought I had to get a new one because the 2D and 7D were "broken". But this fixed it. Thank you!!!!!

[@eveneriosedda6166]

Fantastic! Thank you Man!

[@ashwanidhull7971]

I had the same problem. Thankfully this video come across and now it works pretty gd, thanks for sharing your view over this.

[@zairenatienza5042]

I watched some of your vids and they are so informative! Thanks for this wonderful lesson ❤️

[@mountbeckworth1]

From Australia. Thanks. I was breathing inefficiently. Much better sound now.

[@allenhawker3911]

Darn i have the same issue. Same on the hole 8 and 9 draw too sometimes. Glad to see this video.

[@mattydouglas]

Thanks man. Very helpful

[@refreshyoga2834]

The relax part seems key for me. Thanks. Yes, was beginning to wonder if 2 was faulty :)

[@johnnyz9927]

Thank you Mr Tomlin Leckey.I will subscribe.You have answerd many of my questions.Great teacher..

[@alefabiano]

Thanks Tomlin!!!!! you helped me to solve the 2 hole draw!!!!!!

[@natasharutherford2357]

The couch trick really helped, thank you!

[@Pipmeistershaft]

Great! Thank you

[@craigryan4266]

Helpful. Thank you.

[@maconmemories3085]

Thank You!

[@azertyquerty6072]

Thanks great for beginner.

[@alyssaboccuzzi6062]

this was helpful, thank you!

[@fugenas]

Tilting up fixed it for me! Thousand thanks! I had my harp taken appart and compared the reed gaps, cleaned it, tried to fine tune... Then u got a second one, because i thought that the cheap one just wasn't good. Well now with "natural breath" and a new angle, it sounds great!

[@tom1325]

I like your videos. Great Job! Thanks!

[@OhadBasan]

Thank you. helped me alot

[@thehyperchondriac]

Great work Tomlin, thanks for these.

[@josepharonhalt3365]

Thanks so much! What a brilliant explanation! I was stumped because I noticed I was getting a clean note when I felt like I was breathing deeper, but Now I realize it's the way you open your throat, that was definitely my issue. Great job, I really didn't want to open up my Harmonica when it's only 2 days old.

[@carlhenriksvedberg9148]

Very good tips !

[@chunthebesto]

Holy crap xD I had one replaced and had same problem in the new one, got so frustrated that it was broken that I actually broke it and threw it. Bought a new one recently and had same problem, probably would have left playing or thrown it away if I hadn't found your video 😂 super glad I found your video.

[@kashishsahmbi7289]

Thank you so much🙏 I really thought I had to open and check my harmonica. You saved me from making stupid mistakes 😅

[@fournierantoine8625]

The best video on this topic, thanks a lot 😁

[@marcusencel3528]

Thank you for this lesson. It really helped me and answered pretty much all my questions- I thought i was a harmonica wrecker practicing my 2 hole bends

[@lkgreenwell]

Just got an F Swan, and I thought my 1 draw was no good. Following your guidance, I’ve got a lovely tone! Well chuffed!

[@ivannaisbitt5174]

Thank you Tomlin. Wish I had seen this 30 years ago. I can't believe I have chucked so many 'A' harps over the years thinking they were duds

[@justjosh5526]

It's crazy how learning to play an instrument like this can also just help you figure out better breath even in your normal life. Really helps you learn the difference between an open throat or not.

[@manuelugartearce8241]

Clear and sound! Most kind of you! Thanks a lot once again!

[@TomlinHarmonica]

Thank you Manuel - I'm glad you found it useful! T

[@elizabetheighmy6673]

Thank you! You fixed my problem in less than 3 minutes!!!

[@TomlinHarmonica]

That is awesome to hear Elizabeth :-)

[@_jw_]

Thank you so much 👍 I've been trying your "long train running" lesson and I was very close to buying a new harmonica thinking mine was broken.

[@jordanelmhirst7373]

Legend. Thanks

[@architectofheaven]

I taught myself to play a little many years ago, and never had a problem with the 2D. But this instruction definitely helped my sound - now it sounds richer and more vibrant. Like in yoga pranayama, breathing from my stomach seems to give me more resonance and control. Thanks.

[@samkitjain8832]

Ohh yesss. Aha moment. That part on the reed info and breathing rather than sucking did the trick. Thanks a lot!!

[@Jon-yg6lg]

I want to thank you so much for your instruction. I knew it was me not hitting the two draw and after reading and watching a ton of other resourcing was still failing to get it. before your video was finished I had it fairly consistent. I am going through your beginner course currently and your instruction is amazing and thorough.

[@TomlinHarmonica]

Fantastic news, Jon. This made me smile! :-)

[@rileyf6863]

thx! Useful skills!

[@amirata8839]

Thank you 🎉

[@lornastarke6535]

Gracias!!!

[@gonzalochristobal]

I was about to buy a new one lol, thanks a lot man! you're awesome

[@mayaandgareth]

This was informative and super helpful, I love to bend notes over hole and give a good blow

[@awababobala1237]

Thanks after 2 minutes I fixed my problem

[@sanneck]

I almost returned my new harmonica because I thought it had come faulty, and then I found your video, thank you so much, after applying your technique it is now sounding much better

[@Illfsgoonyndndn]

OMG THANK YOU

[@ducksdontfack3181]

good help!

[@firstcavmom6345]

Hands down the most helpful video on You Tube. The breathing made a world of difference. I tongue block, and being tongue-tied forces my jaw slightly up. Not enough to affect other notes, but definitely makes the 2nd hole draw a challenge. Holding my head back as you suggested helped with lowering my jaw without losing the note isolation. God bless you Tomlin!

[@iTeachMyToast]

Tongue-tied gang rise up! You’re the first person I’ve encountered that is also tongue-tied, or at least that I know of

[@allisonburnham152]

Thank you for helping me fix my "broken" harmonica! I can't believe it was a breath problem!! This is a great video.

[@TomlinHarmonica]

Glad I was able to help Allison! :)

[@ariastrwn7933]

Thank you sir

[@benniebull]

Great news! Thanks. I’m pretty new to the harp and have been happy with my progress as I follow your & various other videos. However, just as I started thinking that I was doing fine, I ran into the “dreaded 2 hole draw issue!” Exactly as you mentioned, I thought my brand new Lee Oskar C harp was BROKEN 😜 and was all ready to contact the company to request a replacement for my new harp....😢. You really saved me some embarrassment by revealing this common problem for beginners. Thanks so much... After trying your suggestions, I’ve already been able to get a pretty clean 2 hole draw. However, this will take quite a bit of practice, I’m sure..