Re: Chromatic octave tips?

["Scorcher" <s_c_o_r_c_h_e_r@xxxxxxx>]

I heard G suggest one way: SMILE.
It makes the corners of your mouth go wider.
Also, stay away from chromettas for practicing that stuff - their
mouthpieces are WICKED!

- -Scorcher

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Dina Janzen and Jim Rossen" <dlj@xxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2003 5:18 PM
Subject: Chromatic octave tips?


>
> The big stretch needed for octaves on the chromatic is pretty
uncomfortable.
> Any technique advice for making the embroucher more comfortable?
Any
> particular instrument/mouth piece easier for beginners?
>
> Thanks-
> Jim r
>
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