Re: [Harp-L] Tongue Block Bending Holes 8 to 10

["Jim Greenwald" <staggerin@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Tony

Yes, TB bending is more than do-able - it may be the best solution for some 
kinds of playing. I assume your remark re: the relaxed embouchure is from 
your experience with TB bends on the lower parts of the harp. You'll find 
the same applies for upper notes. The lips aren't called on for any kind of 
tension, unless you are also adding a ''lip-biting' articulation.
The only time I use a 'pucker' is if I need my tongue free momentarily for 
other duty - otherwise it's all tongue-block and U-block, even for the 
bends. TB bends have a very firm advantage when it comes to quick switches 
to the 'other corner', in and out of octaves and other chord forms. I didn't 
always do this, though. I had to meet up personally with someone who could 
really demonstrate the advantages.

Cheers,
Staggerin' Jim
Listen to Roots Harmonica at http://www.live365.com/stations/staggerinjim

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tony Renshaw" <tonyrenshaw268@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2008 7:00 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] Tongue Block Bending Holes 8 to 10


> I am wondering if anyone has had any success with tongue block bending the
> top end of the harp? I am happy with all the other bends, but the point is 
> I
> am wondering if it is "do-able", as the top end bends require quite a
> forceful pucker, whereas tongue block bends still seem to allow a relaxed
> embrouchure. All ears about the lips.
> Reg
> Tony Renshaw
> Sydney Australia
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