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3 draw 1/2 step bend

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Mon, 02/22/2016 - 21:58
Andrew Lord
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Hi David

I am having some trouble hitting the 3 draw 1/2 step bend with any reliability.

no problem with the other notes on that whole. When I do hit it - I don't hold it very long. I am not really sure where I should be focusing as far as adjustments in my mouth.  

do you have any suggestions or drills focusing on it?

Cheers,

Andrew

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Mon, 02/22/2016 - 22:25
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David Barrett
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Good evening Andrew. The key

Good evening Andrew. The key is to focus on using more of the front of your tongue further forward in your mouth... very similar to a 6'.

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Tue, 02/23/2016 - 18:03
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Andrew Lord
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Thank you

wow that really helped a lot. The 6' similarity is key. need lots of practice but it made a big difference. 

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Tue, 02/23/2016 - 20:35
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David Barrett
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Great

Great

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