[Harp-L] Hiccups

[The Iceman]

I hold my breath for as long as possible, then do a quick fake cough. If I hiccup, then I repeat. Has Always worked for me.



-----Original Message-----
From: Gary Lehmann <gnarlyheman at xxxxx>
To: Richard Hunter <rhunter377 at xxxxx>
Cc: harp-l <harp-l at xxxxx>
Sent: Sun, Nov 11, 2018 10:18 am
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Hiccups



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Richard Hunter wrote:
>   On a
> different note, there is scientific evidence to the effect that slowly
> swallowing a teaspoonful of sugar can stop hiccups.  At least some of the
> venues where harp players work have sugar on hand.  It might be a good idea
> also to pack a few packets of the stuff in your gig bag.  

That’s what I do, works for me. 
More than a teaspoon and I down it swiftly. Works a treat tho!