Re: [Harp-L] teaching question

[backbender1 <backbender1@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi -

I have been teaching for over 12 years, and while I
didn't start off with TB, I wish I had, since the TB
sounds are the sounds I really wanted to make (all the
TB effects like syncopated rhythm, tongue trills,
octaves, bigger resonance for your tone,
etc...)...besides the fact that just about evry player
I know that can play both ways finds it a lot easier
to navigate on the harp while TB since you can use
your tongue as your guide.

Everyone does learn differently, but I have found over
these years that the earlier I start with the TB, the
easier it is for the student. I have had students that
never played a harp before coming to a lesson, and in
the first lesson they are TB & bending. I also have
students that have not TB for many years, and need to
work out old habits and break in new TB habits for a
long time before they can get the TB down, and that
can also be frustrating for them. I also find that a
fair amount of teachers I know either don't TB well,
or don't give the students enough credit that they
will put in the effort.

Having said all that, some students that are not very
serious will not want to put in the effort right away
to TB, but I have found in most cases, it is best for
the student - if they ultimately want to play in that
style.

Thanks for listening!

-Dennis Gruenling
www.dennisgruenling.com




		
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