Lip Blockin'
Posted Fri, 08/20/2010 - 13:06 by Adam Pritchard
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- Tongue Blocking Study 2 – This study is for the newer player or the player new to tongue blocking
- Bending Study 5 – This is for the advanced player looking to improve their bending skills
Comments
Pucker Pulls
Nice work. That technique is called a pucker pull by the way. The "Hi" is what simulates the tongue block pull (I personally use a "Ta") and the "Too" is the single note. Try swooping into the 2 draw after the chord. By this I mean start with the chord and immediately pucker lips in to get the single note. This mimics the tongue slap. If you do it well enough nobody can tell if you're using tongue blocking or not on the lower three holes (it doesn't work above the 3). Fun stuff, keep it comin'!
I like the head - solid theme
I like the head - solid theme and definite rhythm that you keep up. Nice variation on the theme in second chorus!! Good stuff!!!
Lip Blockin'
I enjoy your choice of chorus form. Nice foot tapping bluesy texture. This kind of example along with your other one really demonstrates the power the harmonica has to be a one man solo instrument and still keep riveted interest.
Good stuff!