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Flutters

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Wed, 10/14/2020 - 16:51
Jayatee72@gmail.com
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Hello David ......

I know you have told us to LEARN how to do the flutter say on a 4 blow, is to start it immediately at the END of the slap. But is it proper  for you to start the flutter say on a 4 blow a little later than the slap for a added textur while your hanging out on the 4blow for a beat or two. Thx JT

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Wed, 10/14/2020 - 17:08
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Hello JT. This is not common,

Hello JT. This is not common, but if you like the way it sounds, go for it.

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Wed, 10/14/2020 - 19:56
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oops!...I meant to say you

oops!...I meant to say you have taught us to start flutter at beginning of slap.

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Thu, 10/15/2020 - 17:29
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Hello Jayatee72. I'm not

Hello Jayatee72. I'm not understanding what you're asking. A flutter is a slap, many times over. So... a flutter starts with a slap and keeps rolling. Did I answer your question?

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