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tongue block position Left or Right

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Fri, 07/30/2021 - 14:58
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when I block in the low notes I place my tongue to the right of the target . Is there a recommended postion for further up the scale? 

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Fri, 07/30/2021 - 15:44
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Hello bloster. The tongue is

Hello bloster. The tongue is only to the right for hole 1. For all other holes, your tongue stays to the left. Watch Tongue Block Study 1 lesson for more details.

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