Re: [Harp-L] Transition from Pucker to Tongue Block

[Denny Noreikas <harpmessin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Matt,

I decided late in April to start tongue blocking (holes 4 through 10).  
By the time I attended Barrett's Atlanta soloing workshop in August I 
though I had it down until we had to perform.  Immediately, without 
thought, I went right back to puckering.  I was very confused with 
myself at the time and felt like a complete beginner.  Since the 
workshop I have gone back to the basics doing Hannon for Harp exercises 
up and down the harp.  I have not gotten comfortable with my switch at 
the 3-hole and have gotten bending down as well.

My advice is to be persistent and keep practicing.  It will come.  I've 
heard you and I know you are a good harp player.  You'll be great.

Denny

On Aug 25, 2006, at 2:11 PM, Matt Smart wrote:

> List Friends,
>
> I am currently "woodshedding" and attempting to make the transition
> from pucker to tongue block. I can, do vamping, fluttering, octaves,
> single notes, bending etc...but find it difficult to achieve the same
> tone and bending is tough. One person recommended the u block on lower
> notes, but that feels like cheating to me. Any advice? I am am open to
> any suggestions on playing..adding tongue blocking to popular
> licks...resources...anything. Thanks
>
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