Re: [Harp-L] Sore Mouth From Playing Chromatic

[Slim Heilpern <slim@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Good point, Grant.

I totally agree that the cx12 is easier on the mouth then most metal harmonicas, but based on my experience (regardless of the model) you need to toughen up your lips, just like guitar players need to develop calluses on our fingers. In both cases if you don't play often and then try to play for several hours, it's going to be problematic. 

Others have brought up nickel allergies, funky mouthpieces and such, and I don't doubt that those are serious issues. However, in my case, all I needed to do was play regularly and all my soreness problems went away.

- Slim.

On Sep 26, 2011, at 10:19 AM, Grant Walters wrote:

> Pardon me for not following this thread if this has already been suggested....
> I am not a maestro on the Chromatic like out friend Slim...
> however...I think the CX12  is easier on the mouth...
> and we all love to buy new equipment...whenever possible...
> 
> Good luck
> practice til it hurts.....
> 
> Grant Walters..
> 
> On Sep 25, 2011, at 4:55 PM, Slim Heilpern wrote:
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>> Hi Gavin -
>> 
>> My suggestion would be to play a little every day and slowly work your way up to playing more. After a while, your mouth will get used to it, at least that was my experience way back when I had this problem. IOW, play regularly and in small doses until you can increase your playing time without suffering.
>> 
>> Hope that helps…
>> 
>> - Slim.
>> 
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>> On Sep 25, 2011, at 3:26 AM, Gavin West wrote:
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>>> Hi All,
>>> 
>>> I find I get a sore mouth from playing the Chromatic.
>>> 
>>> Anyone had this experience, and have a solution to the problem,
>>> other than not playing so often?
>>> 
>>> Regards,
>>> 
>>> Gavin West 
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