Suzuki PH20 'Pipe Humming' Diatonic Harmonica

Fine Harmonica - Intersting innovation

I bought one of these (in G, as I wanted a lower pitched one) to try out the vibrato. First of all the harmonica itself is well-made, the reeds all play clear, and bending seems fairly simple (although I am just a beginner). Even over-blow bends are attainable. The vibrato effect definitely is easier to obtain. Use the left hand to hold the harmonica and close the left side, and the right hand to operate the right pipe end, opening and closing as needed. Be aware that if you close both ends and blow hard on one note, you will get other reeds moving, as the air has nowhere else but to flow through them. This can be an interesting effect, though not necessarily harmonious! I was hoping that a slow "wah" type effect would be easy, but it's not that easy. It's easy to get the quick tremolo effect, but it can quickly become over-used, and gimmicky. I think controlling a slower tremolo is a matter of practice, just like everything else.