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Flutter speed

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Mon, 03/15/2021 - 11:38
Scorny
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Hi Dave, 

How do I determine how fast or slow to tongue flutter please?

I'm mainly referring to 'Gary's Blues'.

Many thanks 

Saul 

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Mon, 03/15/2021 - 11:40
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David Barrett
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Hello Saul. Play the speed

Hello Saul. Play the speed you think sounds good... slower or faster than me is fine... use what you think sounds musical for you.

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Mon, 03/15/2021 - 12:49
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Thanks Dave,  that makes

Thanks Dave,  that makes sense to me. I was over thinking it as usual. 

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