[Harp-L] Sticky lips

[chespernevins@xxxxx]

When I eat salty foods my mouth gets exponentially stickier.  Brushing teeth and drinking water helps.  Abstaining from salty foods before playing is better.

> On Aug 3, 2019, at 4:49 PM, Slim Heilpern <slim at xxxxx> wrote:
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> Licking the lips and mouthpiece before and (as needed) as you play on a CX12 works really well, that plastic stays super smooth. If your student's saliva is itself sticky, thats maybe a problem for a dietitian or medical professional to solve.
> 
> - Slim
> 
>> On Aug 3, 2019, at 11:43 AM, Michael Rubin <michaelrubinharmonica at xxxxx> wrote:
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>> Hey. I have a student whose problem with sticky lips goes way beyond my
>> advice.
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>> He is a CX12 chromatic player.
>> 
>> All advice appreciated thanks!
>> 
>> Michael Rubin
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