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using 3+ instead of 2 draws to control breath

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Thu, 10/12/2017 - 19:36
marcpinard
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Dave, Am I missing something in my learning if I substitute 3+ for 2 draws where it helps me to have enough breath?  I'm working on Gary's Blues and in the 3rd chorus I just run out of air if I don't exhale more before the long vibratos and shakes.  If the 2 draws aren't bent, are 3+'s generally okay in their place?  Or another suggestion?  Thanks

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Thu, 10/12/2017 - 21:52
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David Barrett
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Yeah, 3+'s for breath

Yeah, 3+'s for breath purposes is just fine.

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