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Harmonica against right chick/face and THANKS for this amazing site!

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Wed, 05/20/2020 - 11:24
EricMina
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Hi newbie here.

Started 4 weeks before I joined this site which by the way is awesome and there is everything I need avalaible.

So thank you so much for making it David and everyone involved.

In those 4 weeks I was puckering single notes and started tongue blocking when I joined here.

I'm really happy with the result from tongue blocking no doubt about that.

My concern is that when I pucker the harmonica is in front of me.

When I tongue block without realizing it until today the harmonica is more to the right side of my mouth and the holes that are not being played are like sliding against my right chick/face.

The question is this ok or I need to focus on playing more in front?

Because so far I tried in front of me and to the right as it feels more natural to me and don't see or hear any difference. I'm able to play those single either way. It just feels better on my wrist and position. 

Thanks you

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Wed, 05/20/2020 - 13:46
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John S
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Repost to David

Eric Hi. Can I suggest that you repost your comment/question to the second tab from the bottom re Davids instruction. He may see respond to this one but will defiantly see it if you post directly to him. He responds very quickly. 

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Wed, 05/20/2020 - 14:38
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EricMina
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Hey John didn't realize that.

Hey John didn't realize that. Still making my way into the site.

Thank you.

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Wed, 05/20/2020 - 14:55
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John S
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Very welcome

You are welcome and as you explore the site more you will appreciate just how much is on it. Have fun. 

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