Re: Tongue Block Bends

[Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx>]

OK, the advice below begs the question: WHY is it
important to do TB 
bends from the back of the throar and to avoid doing
it in the mouth?

Winslow

- --- In harp-l-archives@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Richard
Sampson 
<rsampson@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> It takes a LOT of practice to do TB bending
proficiently, meaning 
bends
> that are clean and in pitch.  Having said that, I
would offer a few 
tips
> to point you in the right direction.
> 
> 1.  Resist the temptation to use your mouth to
assist in the bend.  
Proper
>     TB bends are created very far back in the
throat.
> 
> 2.  Try to get as much of the harp in your mouth as
you can.  This 
helps
>     the in bending by ensuring an airtight seal
between your mouth 
and the
>     harp.  If you are leaking air, this technique
will be much more
>     difficult.  I also feel that this improves tone.
> 
> 3.  Try practicing with a chromatic tuner.
> 
> 4.  PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE.  This is a difficult
technique and 
really
>     takes quite some time to master.  Persistent
practice and good 
ears
>     will
>     get you there, but like so many techniques on
the harp, there 
are no
>     shortcuts.
> 
> Good luck,
> 
> R.S  
> 
> On Mon, 23 Dec 2002, Paul Cantin wrote:
> 
> > 
> > Any tips on how to bend using the tongue block
embouchure 
especially holes
> > 2and 3.
> > I can't seem to bring it down to pitch with 
control.
> > Paul
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> > 
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