Re: [Harp-L] Inhaling through nose trouble, please help

[Rick Dempster <rickdempster33@xxxxxxxxx>]

Yes Winslow, but it's more natural to close the pharynx when you're
exhaling. The problem here is
most likely with trying to bend draw notes, and I might suggest comparing
it to trying to suck a thick-shake through a straw.
RD

On 5 February 2015 at 18:03, Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Most everybody has blown up a ballon. Can't do it with air leaking through
> your nose.
>
> You can try this without even using a ballon. Just close your lips and try
> to blow air through your lips. It helps, however, to imagine the balloon.
>
> Do this exhaling and your cheeks will puff up. Try in inhaling and your
> cheeks will suck in.
>
> After doing this with just your lips (or an actual balloon if needed),
> transfer it to a harmonica.
>
> Winslow
>
> Winslow Yerxa
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>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Michael Rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 4, 2015 3:09 PM
> Subject: [Harp-L] Inhaling through nose trouble, please help
>
>
> It has come to my attention that inhaling through the nose while playing a
> draw note will seriously impede one's ability to sustain that note for very
> long.
>
> I have a student who cannot seem to shut off his nose from inhaling.  When
> he holds his nose with his fingers he can sustain a draw note for a very
> long time.
>
> How can you intentionally shut off the nose inhalation?
> Thanks,
> Michael Rubin
> michaelrubinharmonica.com
>