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Fri, 08/26/2011 - 10:55
harpinj
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Hey David, sorry to bother you again i'm doing the study you recommended Take it easy now but there is a sound you make that i here a lot in more advanced players. You do it in the song 2nd Chorus between 2nd and 4th measure between the 6+ and the 5 draw it almost sounds like a small breath, can you please tell me what that sound is it's pretty cool sounding.

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Fri, 08/26/2011 - 12:17
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Those are slaps... really exaggerated slaps... taught in Tongue Blocking Study 2.

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Fri, 08/26/2011 - 13:06
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just perfect!

Dave, I've been away from the site for a while (busy,busy) and checked out the improvising sections this week. You have absolutely outdone yourself this time. I can't think anything better for those of us who have been playing for some time, but are kind of stuck in a rut. Thank you so much!

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Fri, 08/26/2011 - 13:14
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Thanks Bob, glad you like the material.

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Fri, 08/26/2011 - 20:23
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I don't think it's a slap

I don't think it's a slap David there is no note for the sound and it happens through out the song it happens between notes almost sounds like a small inhale. But what do i know thanks for input,

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