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harmonica studies 1.8 and 2.1 breathing

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Wed, 11/04/2020 - 15:49
Chris Maton
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Hi David

I can play solo studies 1.8 and 2.1 without it being noticeable that I am running out of breath, but if I try to loop them then I run out of breath on bar 2 or 3 the next time around.

I assume the idea is to be able to play these several times in a row?

I am trying to use the diaphram rather than the chest and not playing too loudly but it's a real struggle if I try and loop them. Is this something to worry about and if so is there anything obvious I might be doing wrong?  I find it a real struggle with so much on the inhale.

Thanks

Chris

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Wed, 11/04/2020 - 16:27
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David Barrett
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Hello Chris. In Ex. 1.8 open

Hello Chris. In Ex. 1.8 open your nose on your 2+'s to get rid of air. Do the same on the 5+'s in Ex. 2.1.

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