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Garys Blues...3rd Chorus

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Mon, 08/23/2010 - 13:25
slucey
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Hi David,
on the 3rd chorus starting with the 2...2 draws....TB them or articulate with Gs in a pucker?
also in the IV chord...after the 2...3 blow slaps.....starts with the 12 pull....then what to do on the remaining notes....
TB or pucker ... esp on the 2 draw and then the 3 4+ 3 triplet...

Thank you!

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Mon, 08/23/2010 - 14:18
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David Barrett
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If you primarily play and bend in a pucker, I recommend you pucker the entire chorus, changing all 3+'s to 2 draws. The exception is the fill after the first lick (3+ 3 Pull 6+ 5), tongue block all of this.

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Wed, 08/25/2010 - 14:15
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Garys....3rd Chorus

That is interesting i will try it...although it has come to my attention that the 2 draw (for me on G harp) is a toughie...
I have to open my nose to get the reed going and after a few of those I am filling with air and the notes are getting weaker...I like the 3+ slaps because I use them to dump air..

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Wed, 08/25/2010 - 15:34
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Gotcha. Your tongue is humped up in the back, causing the reed to want to bend/stall... keep experimenting with your tongue location.

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Wed, 08/25/2010 - 19:40
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2 Draw........Weak

I got you......will watch my tongue......feel good almost everywhere but there....
I LOVE the songs......incredible teacher......Thank you very much!

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Wed, 08/25/2010 - 21:24
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Glad you're liking the site. Yes... the tongue... easier said then done! I was working tongue block blow bends today... I have my work cut out for me! :-)

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