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

[Michelle LeFree <mlefree@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 Winslow Yerxa 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 beat me to that one. I was going to say that anyone who can blow 
up a balloon or drink through a straw can close their soft palate.

Michelle