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Saliva problems

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Fri, 10/07/2011 - 19:45
harpinj
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Hey David how are you just a quick question i am now tongue blocking full time but when i practice for a while i find i have a little trouble controlling saliva. As disgusting as that sounds it's true to the point reeds stick while playing sometimes. Is this normal for beginning tongue blockers and if so is there a solution.

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Fri, 10/07/2011 - 22:56
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David Barrett
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Yes, this is normal. Keep your head up, it will come. Really, keep your head up ;-)

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Sat, 10/08/2011 - 15:09
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Do you Mean keep your head up

Do you Mean keep your head up pep talk up or literally keep your head up.

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Sat, 10/08/2011 - 18:00
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That was my attempt at humor... yes, keep your head up, it helps.

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Sun, 10/09/2011 - 09:56
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Oh lol ok yes i tried it, it

Oh lol ok yes i tried it, it actually works thanks.

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Thu, 11/10/2011 - 11:04
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I had a bit problem with spit

I had a bit problem with spit at the start too. It seems to just fade away along with squeaking bends. Your body just sort of adjusts to the concept that everything you put into your mouth isn't food that needs saliva.
-Taylor

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