Re: Harmonica brands/8hole C Dia./muscular tension

[laramee@xxxxxx (Robert Laramee)]

| From: "Marcus McClary 802.656.3128" <MWM@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
|
| Also, I've noticed that I'm playing with a lot of muscular tension in my
| shoulders and neck. Especially when I'm trying to bend notes. Is this
| something that most of you have been able to overcome? Even as I'm writing
| my neck is sore. I try to relax--any hints would be appreciated.
| 

I've had this problem many times playing the recorder or the harmonica from
trying too hard...  Over time, one gets better at controlling this.  Every 
once in a while, put your instrument down, close your eyes and take a few 
deep breaths.  Works wonderful.

                    Robert
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