Re: [Harp-L] Practice Makes Better -- Part 4

[Garry <harp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 09/29/2012 05:47 PM, Elizabeth Hess wrote:
> "Practicing" Without the Harmonica
>
> So, for those days on which we forget, or obstreperously defy the authority of Maestro Hunter and venture forth from the house WITHOUT a harmonica in our pocket (shame, shame!), what are some ways we can practice anyway?
>
> Deep breathing.
> Rhythm patterns.
> Articulations, such as glottal stops (the sound you make in the back of your throat when you say, "Uh-oh, I left the house without a harp in my pocket.").
> Singing or humming tunes, or licks you might improvise.
>
> Other ideas?
i've been working myself up to singing lately,
so i use my commuting time to practice that,
singing along to whatver;'s playing on the stereo
or in my head. scatting harp parts is useful, too.

i also find that i can practice harp things without a harp,
rhythm patterns, vibrato (which i still do poorly if at all), etc.

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