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In my newest lesson "Tongue Block Study 2.5 - Exercises" I use the new Tongue Block Trainer (TBT) by Joe Filisko. As you see in the video lessons where I demonstrate its use, it's a fantastic learning tool. You can get your own at http://www.filiskostore.com/page/480389598

Join me for a lesson where I present all of the common tongue block techniques in one place. Though these techniques are presented in a logical order in your Tongue Block Study Songs, this offers you the opportunity to reinforce your technique with further explanations, demonstrations and a progressive music example and accompanying MP3. I also use the new Filisko Tongue Block Trainer to help students see what the tongue is doing to produce these techniques.

It sounds like a simple matter to know that 1+ is C (referencing a C Harmonica), as well as 4+, 7+ and 10+... and that whatever you play on the 1+ can be substituted by the 4+, 7+ and 10+. This is that. It's a simple piece of information... and a powerful one... but often overlooked and underused. continue reading...

A common problem for those learning the flutter tongue and side-flutter tongue is to forget to turn their tremolo off. If you're new to this technique, this part of the tip is for you. If you already know the flutter or side-flutter tongue, try to reintroduce the tremolo for an interesting effect. Listen to the opening of Walter Horton's "Walter's Boogie" from the "Can't Keep Lovin' You" album. If you would like to learn more about the flutter tongue, visit Tongue Blocking Study 3 (Gary's Blues).