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playing single notes

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Fri, 02/05/2016 - 09:00
biermaol@uwec.edu
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I have read where it is easier to play single notes if you tilt the harmonica up about 40 degrees.  Is that a good practice to use.

Orville Bierman

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Fri, 02/05/2016 - 17:38
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Yes Orville, it is a good

Yes Orville, it is a good idea to tilt the face of the harmonica downwords. This presents the harmonica better to the top of the tongue.

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