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Holding harmonica in cupping fashion.

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Sat, 08/15/2020 - 14:39
Jayatee72@gmail.com
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David, 

    When we are FIRST learning the TB method and many of the other nice techniqes is it a good idea to be using 2 hands instead of 1 cupping the harmonica? The first thing I do when I start to practice is grab harmonica and cup with both hands The reason I ask is: I think, I bring at least for myself, unnecessary tenseness  to the jaw area making some of the ltechniques more difficult than they have to be. Using one hand on harp for these techniques  might produced a more relax feeling for some. Just a thought. Thx JT

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Sat, 08/15/2020 - 15:39
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Hello JT. If you find it

Hello JT. If you find it useful, go for it.

Down the road you'll want both hands for the Wa Wa and Hand Tremolo techniques, as well as when playing amplified.

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Sat, 08/15/2020 - 15:48
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Ok David, I will continue the

Ok David, I will continue the course with both hands on the wheel! Thx for your info! JT

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