[Harp-L] Embouchre and Lip Fatigue

[Michael Fugazzi <mfugazzi67@xxxxxxxxx>]

I hadn't gigged in a couple of weeks and this past
Friday we had a four hour gig.

I play mostly pucker, but I do tongue block in just
about every song.

Towards the end of the second set my mouth was
starting to cramp and was very fatigued the rest of
the night.  I noticed that my upper lip does flex
some, no matter how I play, and I simply cannot keep
it TOTALLY relaxed.  There were times when my lips got
so tired I could literally not play another note.

I have never had this happen before. It was very
uncomfortable and severely limited my playing.  I woke
up the next morning not feeling too well and I don't
know if a bout with the flu added to the cramping.

Does anybody have any advice?  Was it gig rust?  

With my cupping, my finger does touch my lip when I
play, and I don't know if that was causing problems
too.  It was wierd and I don't want it to happen
again!!!



Mike Fugazzi
vocals/harmonica
NiteRail

http://www.niterail.com
http://www.myspace.com/niterailband

CD release party for the new EP
"Back&Forth" at Buster's in Mankato on
January 21, 2006!


		
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