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



Yes Winslow, but it's more natural to close the pharynx when you're
exhaling. The problem here is
most likely with trying to bend draw notes, and I might suggest comparing
it to trying to suck a thick-shake through a straw.
RD

On 5 February 2015 at 18:03, 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
>



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