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spit control

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Sat, 11/21/2015 - 22:11
marcpinard
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Any advice for controlling/reducing spit?  I'm working on Temperature and between the end of the 4th chorus and the middle of the 6th I just can't keep from getting stopped by my own spit build up.  The biggest problems are at the 5 flutter and the note combinations.  Any advice?  I'd like to note skip playing any notes.

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Sun, 11/22/2015 - 07:34
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David Barrett
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Hello marcpinard. Using a

Hello marcpinard. Using a light touch on the face of the harmonica will help, as well as playing with your head up (letting gravity be your friend to keep saliva in your mouth).

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