Re: [Harp-L] Pucker and Tongue Block

[michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>]

Anything that can be done with a pucker can be done with a tongue
block, except arguably play as fast.

Tongue blocking enables playing 2 notes that are far away from one
another.  It enables using the 2 draw and 3 blow G notes as a
continuous drone to be played while the other side of the tongue plays
a melody.  It allows for quick shifting from single notes to chords
that can be approximated but not duplicated while puckering.  It
allows for quicker shifts from a low to high note and back.  It allows
for a sound called a flutter that involves playing a chord and rapidly
hitting the harp repeatedly with your tongue.

I love both embouchures and think both sound different and feel
different and suggest different licks.  I feel the same about U
blocking.  I do not know why anyone would restrict themselves to one
embouchure.
Michael Rubin
Michaelrubinharmonica.com

On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 5:57 AM, Sam Lyons <sjlyons93@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Are there specific instances where it would be better and/or easier to use
> a pucker over a tongue block, and a tongue block over a pucker?
>
> Sam Lyons.