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1 hole draw

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Fri, 10/01/2010 - 06:37
RonnyB
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Hi David I'm having trouble with all the 1 hole draws in the Strut I fill up with air very quickly. I think that I tense up when I see all them 1's coming up any advise ?
Many thanks Ron

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Fri, 10/01/2010 - 16:35
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David Barrett
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Hey Ron...

#1 - Exhale before you start that passage
#2 - Your nose is open... close that sucker! (reference the FAQ video on the subject)

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Sun, 10/03/2010 - 06:14
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RonnyB
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draw on 1

Thanks David I tried it and I think it helps my bending (just starting )as well I shall keep that sucker closed on the draw notes.
Ron

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Tue, 03/14/2017 - 12:42
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Drawing hole 1''

Hello David, i'm having problems with drawing hole 1.

When i draw 1 it's like i only pull air trough the hole without creating a sound.

Then when i draw 1 while closing the nose with my fingers it sounds like it has to.

I find this strange because i'm useing the same technique as is do with all the other holes and there i have a good sound.

any advise?

 

Regards Jonas

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Tue, 03/14/2017 - 13:26
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Hello Jonas. It sounds like

Hello Jonas. It sounds like your nose is open while playing hole 1. Watch "I run out of breath so easily!" on this page https://www.bluesharmonica.com/faq and see if it helps. Report back and let me know if this has helped.

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Wed, 03/15/2017 - 12:46
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Watched the video .Tried some

Watched the video .Tried some other posititions while drawing slowly and it worked.

The sound is not perfect yet but i'm already glad i got one.

I needed this draw 1 for the second chores of walk with me.

thanks for the hint

 

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Thu, 03/16/2017 - 07:33
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Great, glad to hear it. Keep

Great, glad to hear it. Keep on this path, it will get better and better with each day of practice.

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