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Shake lesson

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Tue, 07/30/2019 - 18:22
Rogeriogaita
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Hello David

I’m on the beginning of the course, on Tongue Blocking study 1 and I’m not sure if I should still block holes 1,2,3 when blowing/drawing hole number 4 for the shake technique Ex 1.3 - Shake (Trill) and so for hole 5.

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Tue, 07/30/2019 - 18:28
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David Barrett
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Hello Rogeriogaita. Yes,

Hello Rogeriogaita. Yes, block holes 1 2 3 when playing the 4 of the shake, as well 2 3 4 when you play the 5 of the same shake. Basically, you're just playing holes 4 and 5 alternately using your basic tongue blocking embouchure.

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Wed, 07/31/2019 - 11:56
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Thank you very much!

Thank you very much!

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Wed, 07/31/2019 - 22:19
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I'm happy to help

I'm happy to help

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