Re: [Harp-L] Newcomer with questions



I meant two years.  It would have been hilarious if I knew how to spell.

On Sat, Jan 29, 2011 at 2:18 PM, michael rubin
<michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I feel kind of embarassed, like my chest just puffed out.  Basically,
> I disagree with Larry.  The concept that not changing embouchure is a
> much stronger overall approach to this instrument in the long run has
> always seemed to me dogmatic with no foundation in truth.  I believe
> that changing embouchures is completely viable and can produce just as
> strong a method as not changing.
>
> I was planning on quitting after to years.  But if it is only three
> years to go, then I think I'll stick with it.
> Michael Rubin
> Michaelrubinharmonica.com
>
> On Sat, Jan 29, 2011 at 1:31 PM, michael rubin
> <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> I have been running 26 years.  How much longer do I have to run before
>> my method is strong enough? ;)
>> Michael Rubin
>> Michaelrubinharmonica.com
>>
>> On Sat, Jan 29, 2011 at 12:50 PM, The Iceman <icemanle@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>>> Not having to change embouchure is a much stronger overall approach to this instrument in the long run.
>>>
>>>
>>> You gots your options, you makes your choices.
>>>
>>>
>>> I agree with Iceman that you should not HAVE to change embouchure when
>>> playing the high notes, but why NOT change embouchure if it provides
>>> the desired effect?
>>>
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>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>
>>> To: The Iceman <icemanle@xxxxxxx>
>>> Cc: danchristhomas50 <danchristhomas50@xxxxxxxxx>; harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
>>> Sent: Sat, Jan 29, 2011 8:23 am
>>> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Newcomer with questions
>>>
>>>
>>> I agree with Iceman that you should not HAVE to change embouchure when
>>> playing the high notes, but why NOT change embouchure if it provides
>>> the desired effect?  I almost always switch to my bastardized version
>>> of U blocking when playing the high notes.
>>>
>>> U blocking is where if you want to play hole number eight, you put the
>>> center of the tongue centered underneath hole 8, on the bottom cover
>>> plate, then curl your tongue into a U shape blocking out hole 7 with
>>> the left side of your tongue and hole 9 with the right side of your
>>> tongue.
>>>
>>> In my version, leave out the curl.  It has created a beautiful, full,
>>> easy to navigate, easy to bend sound on the high notes.  I recommend
>>> this to all my students.  Nearly everyone is uncomfortable with it at
>>> first try.  Almost always, those who continue to have high note
>>> difficulty after one year are still puckering, those who miraculously
>>> can jam on the high notes after a few months are doing my bastardized
>>> U block.
>>>
>>> On the other hand, I am a firm believer that if you put in enough
>>> practice, you can do anything.  My high note puckering is definitely
>>> at a pro level, so it can be done.  My tongue blocked high notes still
>>> need work but I believe I could learn it if I put in the time.
>>> Michael Rubin
>>> Michaelrubinharmonica.com
>>>
>>> On Sat, Jan 29, 2011 at 10:30 AM, The Iceman <icemanle@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>> Your overall technique needs adjustment. As a newbie, now is the time to do it
>>> before bad habits are ingrained.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Breathe the harmonica - not "suck" and "blow". The energy used is closer to
>>> "humming" rather than "whistling" energy. The lower notes are more forgiving of
>>> improper technique. The higher notes will show your weaknesses. You shouldn't
>>> have to change embouchure at the high end.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Chris Thomas <danchristhomas50@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>> To: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
>>>> Sent: Sat, Jan 29, 2011 6:22 am
>>>> Subject: [Harp-L] Newcomer with questions
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hey, I'm a new comer  focusing on "cross harp " . Im having a terrilble time
>>>> withthe 8 and 9 draw, its not the harp cause if I cover the adjacent holes
>>>> with my fingers I get a nice note out of it, also its more than 1
>>>> harp(special20s Hammond, ) Should my embrocure change in the upper end of
>>>> the harp? is the spacial relationship of the reeds diferent on the upper
>>>> end? I have tried soft play, I just cant seem to find it.  also when I find
>>>> a song that I want to learn it is usually in 1st position then I transpose
>>>> into 2nd position to learn it, is that what you guys are doing or is there a
>>>> better way? Since I cant type any better than I can play I am going to say
>>>> thankyou right now for any help. THANK YOU !!
>>>>
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