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Timing problem

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Fri, 08/11/2017 - 04:53
glennbrew
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Hi David,

I'm practising Walk With Me and working towards Level 1.  After much practice and thinking I wasn't sounding too bad, I thought I would record myself and have listen. Oh...

Anyhow, one thing I noticed is when I move between some notes, I arrive at the next note a bit late.

It feels like my mouth gets to the next hole in time but my tongue is trailing behind, it's mainly when moving to a lower hole.

Most noticeable place this happens is 2nd Chorus, 3rd Bar, moving from 3+ to 2+,it doesn't seem to be a problem in the 6th & 7th bar moving from 2+ to 3+

I think I'm maintaining a reasonably light touch with my tongue so as not to cause much drag, but not sure if this is the problem?

Maybe I just need more practice, but if you could shed any light it would be much appreciated.

Cheers Glenn

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Fri, 08/11/2017 - 09:28
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David Barrett
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Hello Glenn. It sounds like

Hello Glenn. It sounds like you're using the proper technique (light touch being the most important). Try playing ahead of the beat, the end result will be in time.

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