[Harp-L] Teaching techniques ... was Re: Standard embouchures

[The Iceman <icemanle@xxxxxxx>]

being
told exactly how to do something that is very individual is a formula for
frustration and tension.


I have not found this to be true in all my years of teaching technique.


It depends on how well the technique is explained.


Probably true is a self fulfilling belief from a teacher when he believes the above statement. Therefore, that teacher will develop a different approach.


-----Original Message-----
From: Warren Bee <wbharptime2@xxxxxxxxx>
To: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Mon, Sep 1, 2014 3:07 pm
Subject: [Harp-L] Re: Standard embouchures


every subtle movement of the mouth tongue and throat is more dramatic with
an airtight heavy fleshy seal over a single hole. each breath can gently
explore the turf for desired results. over thinking impedes progress. being
told exactly how to do something that is very individual is a formula for
frustration and tension. lead the horses to the water and encourage
figuring out how to drink with broad mental concepts. it is when firing on
6 or 7 cylinders that I like to step in and fine tune with my methodology.

wb