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Solo Harmonica Study 3, Section 1, Ex. 1.1

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Wed, 08/14/2013 - 13:40
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Hello David,

I've started on Solo Harmonica 3 and in Section 1 (Chording), Ex. 1.1, I have a question on the (5)/4 combo note. Are you lip puckering or tongue-blocking it? Are you lip pursing or tongue-blocking the 5-draw to begin that chord? Let me know.

Thanks!

Dutch

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Wed, 08/14/2013 - 21:45
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David Barrett
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I am tongue blocking everything in that example. Ex. 1 is the most challenging example of the entire list... take your time with it!

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Thu, 08/15/2013 - 12:43
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Thanks, Dave. And, yes, I am

Thanks, Dave. And, yes, I am taking my sweet time with that one. Cheers!

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