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Weak vibrato

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Sat, 06/15/2013 - 19:03
msheckfee
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Hi David,
Any tips on improving my vibrato? I feel I have 2 types of vibrato: too fast and weak, or controlled but harsh and too "cough-like". Any recommendations on exercises I can do to improve my control and quality of tone? Thanks.

Mackie Sheckfee

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Sat, 06/15/2013 - 20:51
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David Barrett
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Send me a sample of both the vibrato types you mention via any of the "Submit Your Recording For Feedback" at the bottom of any of the Tongue Block lessons. This will help me to make a more specific recommendation... vibrato can be tricky.

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