[Harp-L] Re: Cupping / Harp on cheek / Thumb

[Steve Baker <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Different strokes for different folks. Certainly the right thumb  
plays a vital role here, it can be used to seal off the end of the  
harp in at least 2 different ways, but plenty of players also lay the  
upper channel openings against the cheek and I'm one of them. Doesn't  
mean you have to, just do what works for you. I also change the exact  
holding position while playing depending on embouchure and register.  
I certainly can't get the enclosure or the hand effects in the same  
way when puckering as with TB, though I can approximate to them in a  
way which might fool the unwary,

Steve
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