Breaking scroll saw blades

I keep breaking scroll saw blades (at home). I am sawing 1/8" thick walnut - loose curves - 18.5 tpi blade. I am not pushing hard - in fact one time a blade broke while the machine was running but there wasn’t even any wood in it.

Is my blade tension too tight, or too loose? Or some other problem?

my thought it is too loose. tighten and pluck it until it is a higher note.

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