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"airtight cup"

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Thu, 11/25/2010 - 06:02
Marko
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Hi David!

I'm practicing regularly everyday for have a cup more airtight,
sometimes I test it with trying to do bending for example in the 2 draw,
and if the bending inpossible the cup is good.

It's a good test to do or the bending impossibility don't mean a good cup?

Thanks

Best Regards

Marko

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Thu, 11/25/2010 - 08:05
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David Barrett
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Great test... you're correct... the tighter the cup the harder a bend gets. Today's tip of the day comes from you!

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Thu, 11/25/2010 - 14:38
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hank stefaniak
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Wow!!

No matter how much I squeeze, check for "air holes", and try to cover them, I sure can't get to that stage of air tightness so big time kudos to you Marko - That's impressive!!

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Fri, 11/26/2010 - 06:09
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Thanks!!!

Thanks David for answer me!!!
and i'm very glad you used this topic for the tip of the day :D

Thanks Hank Stefaniak for your comment!
for the airtight cup i study for hours my hand and finger shapes and changed many ways of holding the harp,
to find the one that works for me :) ,
now i work on to achieve that holding without the need of conscious effort, this require other many hours of practice :D

Best Regards

Marko

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Fri, 11/26/2010 - 19:36
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It's great to practice to go too far, and then relax when playing. I like the way you're thinking.

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