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Free Sample Lessons
After watching the BluesHarmonica.com overview video, try one of the lessons below to experience a lesson at BluesHarmonica.com.
- Tongue Blocking Study 2 – This study is for the newer player or the player new to tongue blocking
- Bending Study 5 – This is for the advanced player looking to improve their bending skills
Hello ELH. Usually when a player is pushing their tongue again't the face of the harmonica, it's because they're trying to block the holes of the harmonica with more of the front of the tongue (tip). If you use more of the top of your tongue, it's wider, and will allow you to use much less pressure to cover the holes. Tilting the face of the harmonica downward also helps. Review the video titled "Playing Single Notes (Tongue Blocking)" on this page for a visual of this https://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/blues_harmonica_fundamentals