Re: [Harp-L] dry lips

[Rick Dempster <rickdempster33@xxxxxxxxx>]

When playing in competitions, I used to take a small swill of olive oil. A
bit anaesthetic, but it was worth it.
RD


On 1 March 2014 09:06, Tim Moyer <wmharps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> As many of you probably know I had a stroke a few months ago.  most of my
> harmonica playing abilities were unaffected, the biggest problem for me now
> seems to be dry lips sticking to the coverplates of my beloved Golden
> melodies.  if I remember correctly th late great Doug Tate used to maintain
> that silver was a better material for keeping the lips moving with agility
> over the harmonica, but like everything on this list I think I remember a
> lively debate on the topic.  I woul really appreciate any advice - except
> for "drink more water" - on this topic as I work to get my chops back.
>
> thanks,
>
> -tim
> Tim Moyer
>