Re: [Harp-L] u-blocking comparison

[michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>]

I think Ublocking is not as effective for bending on holes one through
six.  It can be done but not as easily as puckering.  I teach my
students all three methods.
Michael Rubin
Michaelrubinharmonica.com

On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 7:58 PM, Robert Hale <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Let me see if I understand this:
>
>   1. A U-blocker is able to learn pucker and Tongue Blocking, (if they
>   choose to) but not all players are able to form the u-blocking shape?
>   2. And the U-blocker who learns to pucker and TB has the most tools
>   available?
>   3. But a U-blocker will typically NOT learn to pucker because the U
>   shape is easy(er) and effective?
>
> Robert Hale
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