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Lesson 1 - Solo Harmonica Study 1, Example 1.4

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Sat, 12/10/2022 - 13:40
dropatan
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Hey David!

New student with a question on Lesson 1 - Solo Harmonica Study 1, Example 1.4.

On the last chord where holes 1 and 2 are drawn, Is it ok to use my tongue to block the three hole or should I just move the harp to the left and not use the tongue. I've done both, but didn't want to create a early bad habit if one is preferred for reasons I don't know yet.

I've been really impressed with your teaching style.

Thanks a million!

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Sat, 12/10/2022 - 17:37
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Hello dropatan, I'm glad that

Hello dropatan, I'm glad that you're enjoying your studies. Move your mouth to the left for that. In Ex. 1.5 you'll be playing a 2+ there and you'll need your mouth to the left.

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Sat, 12/10/2022 - 18:17
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I was actually practicing 1.5

I was actually practicing 1.5 switching between both variations and it's seems more economical to use my tongue to block the 3 hole with my tongue. All good. I will exclusively switch to moving to the left. Don't want a bad habit. I really appeciate your response and time!

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