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

[Warren Bee <wbharptime2@xxxxxxxxx>]

exactly my point since the start of the thread. different strokes for
different folks. I have always taken the "other" way around the block. many
have come along with me and many choose the opposite way :-0


On Mon, Sep 1, 2014 at 5:31 PM, The Iceman <icemanle@xxxxxxx> wrote:

>
> 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
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>