Re: [Harp-L] chromo advice

[joe leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Apr 26, 2010, at 9:05 AM, Michael D'Aurizio wrote:

> Hello,
>  I recently committed myself to learning my way around the  
> chromatic a lot better. I've been wood shedding faithfully and it's  
> been paying off(slowly :D) One thing that's really giving me  
> problems is the corners of my mouth are getting really sore. I've  
> been tongue blocking, and using a really deep embochure to get  
> octaves. Will this problem go away eventually,

Yes, but use bees wax lip balm in the corners till it does. I happen  
to be Italian and Polish, but I didn't inherit my mother's sensitive  
skin.

> or should I change my embochure to relieve the pressure on the  
> corner of my mouths?

Only use enough pressure to get a good seal. No more than that. If  
you're rubbing too much, you are standing too close to the harmonica.  
Btw, I am predominantly a tongue blocker.

> I'm using a Honer 12 hole with square holes, would an instrument  
> with round holes be better for this problem. Thank you in advance  
> for your advice.

Yes, I used to use the Suzuki Leghorn mouthpiece on my 270s. Now it  
doesn't matter what I play. I keep some moustache whiskers at the  
corners as a 'stand off' for the mouthpiece. But it's not that  
necessary.

Jo-Zeppi

>                    Mike
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