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Solo Harmonica Study 1 - Ex. 1.9

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Thu, 01/10/2019 - 10:42
Bill_D
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Is there any advantage to playing EX. 1.9 in Solo Harmonica Study 1 by using tongue blocking for the (1,2) draws? It can be done by tongue switching on the 3 draw and thereby minimizing the movement of the harmonica. It appears in the video that you're moving the harmonica to draw over the 1,2.  Thank you. Bill.

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Thu, 01/10/2019 - 10:54
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Hello Bill. That would not be

Hello Bill. That would not be common (never heard of anyone doing it), but there's nothing wrong with it. Go for it... see if you like it.

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