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Tongue curl method

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Mon, 05/09/2016 - 17:13
wulfboy01
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David, 

 

I've recently come across a method of tongue blocking/curling.  I'm sure you're familiar with it.  I saw it on a video of Norton Buffalo's.  I find this method extremely easy for me as I've got a fairly dextrous tongue.  The tone of the instrument seems to have more clarity and bending notes is much easier for me.  I was wondering if you were indeed familiar with this method and how you felt about it.  I will also post this question in the general forum to see what everyone thinks about this method.  Thanks in advance!!

 

-Ralph 

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Mon, 05/09/2016 - 18:22
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David Barrett
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I advise against it... those

I advise against it... those that U-block commonly have difficulties doing standard tongue block techniques. Here is an article I've written about it http://www.bluesharmonica.com/u_blocking_defined

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Mon, 05/09/2016 - 19:18
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Thanks for the timely response

Tongue block, it is!!

 

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Mon, 05/09/2016 - 19:22
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Thanks for the timely response

Tongue block, it is!!

 

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