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TA - Articulation Series

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Sun, 09/12/2010 - 06:19
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"TA" is our most commonly used articulation for pucker players as well as all players when they play chords (think Solo Harmonica Study). Don't use "T" or "TU", you'll most likely bend the note if you're playing a draw... the "A" in "TA" keeps the back of the tongue down and out of the way. Again, "TA" is not commonly used for blow notes except in chugging. Try out our lick again with ALL "TA's."

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