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Cupping on Octaves

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Sat, 07/07/2012 - 13:02
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Hello David,
I have problems playing amplified, espacially if i wan't to play on the high end like the 4-8 octave. When the harmonica is completely in my mouth, how can I manage to hold the harmonica and the mic and cup it?
Hope you could help me with this!

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Sat, 07/07/2012 - 21:09
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Take a look at the videos in the Cupping & Hand Effects... you'll see how I move my thumb to the right as I move up the harmonica. In the end, it's about the combination of your two hands and mouth... with experimentation you'll get it... it takes about a year to get comfortable with it.

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