Re: [Harp-L] Inhaling through nose trouble, please help

[Mike Wilbur <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

That sounds like a good one too Winslow.....may take a combination of exercise's to get by
that mental block.
I found it interesting that several of us jumped on Snorkeling, I taught Scuba and Snorkeling
Years ago and once in a while ran into similar blocks with people.
A load of Saltwater will get your attention but the balloon  method should work with less drama.

Mike Wilbur

> On Feb 5, 2015, at 2:03 AM, Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> Most everybody has blown up a ballon. Can't do it with air leaking through your nose.
> 
> You can try this without even using a ballon. Just close your lips and try to blow air through your lips. It helps, however, to imagine the balloon.
> 
> Do this exhaling and your cheeks will puff up. Try in inhaling and your cheeks will suck in.
> 
> After doing this with just your lips (or an actual balloon if needed), transfer it to a harmonica.
> 
> Winslow
> 
> Winslow Yerxa
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> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: Michael Rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx> 
> Sent: Wednesday, February 4, 2015 3:09 PM
> Subject: [Harp-L] Inhaling through nose trouble, please help
> 
> 
> It has come to my attention that inhaling through the nose while playing a
> draw note will seriously impede one's ability to sustain that note for very
> long.
> 
> I have a student who cannot seem to shut off his nose from inhaling.  When
> he holds his nose with his fingers he can sustain a draw note for a very
> long time.
> 
> How can you intentionally shut off the nose inhalation?
> Thanks,
> Michael Rubin
> michaelrubinharmonica.com