[Harp-L] losing air on blow notes

[Craig (Skip) Effress <effress@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello All....I am an advanced beginner on harp, and I'm having a 
problem....I am finding that I am losing (wasting) air through my nose 
on blow notes.....If I use two fingers to pinch my nose on blow notes, 
my volume is much stronger, and I can play more notes on the 
exhale....I've considered wearing swimmer's noseplugs, but don't think 
I'd care for the "look".....Does anyone have any tips to help with this 
problem I'm having?   Thanks very much.....Skip