Re: [Harp-L] chromo advice




On Apr 26, 2010, at 9:05 AM, Michael D'Aurizio wrote:


Hello,
I recently committed myself to learning my way around the chromatic a lot better. I've been wood shedding faithfully and it's been paying off(slowly :D) One thing that's really giving me problems is the corners of my mouth are getting really sore. I've been tongue blocking, and using a really deep embochure to get octaves. Will this problem go away eventually,

Yes, but use bees wax lip balm in the corners till it does. I happen to be Italian and Polish, but I didn't inherit my mother's sensitive skin.


or should I change my embochure to relieve the pressure on the corner of my mouths?

Only use enough pressure to get a good seal. No more than that. If you're rubbing too much, you are standing too close to the harmonica. Btw, I am predominantly a tongue blocker.


I'm using a Honer 12 hole with square holes, would an instrument with round holes be better for this problem. Thank you in advance for your advice.

Yes, I used to use the Suzuki Leghorn mouthpiece on my 270s. Now it doesn't matter what I play. I keep some moustache whiskers at the corners as a 'stand off' for the mouthpiece. But it's not that necessary.


Jo-Zeppi

Mike

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