Re: [Harp-L] Total tongue block?

[Rick Davis <bluesharpamps@xxxxxxxxx>]

Very true, JR...

My main method is lip pursing, or lip blocking.  I use tongue blocking when
I need a split or a slap.  The coolest thing about tongue blocking is the
subtle percussive quality you can give to a blues riff with a slap or
pull-off.  I wish I were a lot better at TB.  I'd be a better player.

-Rick Davis

On Sat, Jan 17, 2009 at 7:48 PM, John F. Potts <hvyj@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> No matter how good the player is, there are some things that can only be
> done lip pursing and there are some things that can only be done tongue
> blocking.  That is reality.  IMHO, whichever technique is used predominantly
> may be a matter of preference on the part of the particular player, but  any
>  truly competent player must be able to do at least some of both.
>
> JP
>
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