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Getting in breath

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Mon, 07/08/2024 - 12:23
Roger H
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Odd I couldn't see the post new topic button at first...

anyhow in Level 1/bass lines/2.1 I find it hard not to fill up with air

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Mon, 07/08/2024 - 12:27
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Roger H
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Getting in breath

I think I've just answered my own question. If I slap the blow five, I can get rid of some air

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Mon, 07/08/2024 - 21:27
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David Barrett
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Hello Roger H. You got it, a

Hello Roger H. You got it, a slap on the 5+ will help. If you can, also open your nose while playing the 5+. There's a lesson on how to do that, and it's found here: https://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/breathing_harmonica

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