Re: [Harp-L] tilting the harp

[The Iceman <icemanle@xxxxxxx>]

Actually, tipping the harmonica up 45 degrees is for TB, too. I've had mucho success with this as well as my students.


Of course, those with ingrained habits may disagree...this is only natural.



-----Original Message-----
From: Ray Beltran <raybluemax@xxxxxxxxx>
To: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tue, Oct 8, 2013 12:15 pm
Subject: Re: Re: [Harp-L] tilting the harp


If one uses that embouchure, I guess it might help. 'Course toungue-blocking, 
no.

A great benefit of TB'ing is that it's a very relaxed embouchure. You're not 
"clamping down" your lips and subsequently your lips on the harmonica. 
Lips/mouth are open and relaxed.

I agree that less tension results in better tone - and a relaxed attitude may 
assist one's musicality and certainly it's delivery.

Ray.
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On TuesdayOct 8, 13, at 6:02 AM, The Iceman <icemanle@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Proper tilting up 45 degrees will decrease tension in the mouth caused by lip 
pursing.
> 
> 
> Less tension equals more relaxed attitude and better tone.