[Harp-L] Fwd: Sticky lips

[Craig E. Effress]

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> From: "Craig E. Effress" <effress at xxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Sticky lips
> Date: August 3, 2019 at 6:12:15 PM MDT
> To: Robert Hale <ynfdwas at xxxxx>
> 
> I question the warning to not use lip gloss…I’ve been using it for many years, and haven’t noticed any adverse results, and I DO find that it improves the glide….Also, I started getting fewer cold sores (from the friction generated when sliding the harp on my lips) when I started using it...I know a few pros that use it, too….Can anyone else out there comment on their results from using it? 
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>> On Aug 3, 2019, at 2:22 PM, Robert Hale <ynfdwas at xxxxx> wrote:
>> 
>> Must really be a challenge. I know that you know your way around the harp!
>> 
>> My first thought is their medications. Can't do much about that in the
>> lesson.
>> I don't recommend any lip gloss because it builds up a waxy goo on the
>> harp, and doesn't improve the glide.
>> 
>> I have coached students to lick lips as we start a line, then play till it
>> dries out.
>> They may develop their own timing frequency for the re-wetting.
>> 
>> Ultimately they may be able to switch meds with the doctor for less impact.
>> 
>> Ukulele instead? (tease)
>> 
>> Robert Hale
>> Serious Honkage in Arizona
>> youtube.com/DUKEofWAIL
>> Robert at xxxxx
>> 
>> On Sat, Aug 3, 2019 at 12:17 PM Chad Nordstrom <chad.nordstrom at xxxxx>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Generally drink more water. Possibly a moisturizer lip balm.
>>> 
>>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~><)))'>
>>> Chad Nordstrom
>>> 
>>> On Aug 3, 2019, at 14:09, Michael Rubin <michaelrubinharmonica at xxxxx>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Exactly
>>> 
>>>> On Sat, Aug 3, 2019 at 1:49 PM Robert Hale <ynfdwas at xxxxx> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> By "sticky" do you mean dry and no moisture to slide comfortably?
>>>> Or something else?
>>>> 
>>>> Robert Hale
>>>> Serious Honkage in Arizona
>>>> youtube.com/DUKEofWAIL
>>>> Robert at xxxxx
>>>> 
>>>> On Sat, Aug 3, 2019 at 11:43 AM Michael Rubin <
>>>> michaelrubinharmonica at xxxxx> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Hey. I have a student whose problem with sticky lips goes way beyond my
>>>>> advice.
>>>>> 
>>>>> He is a CX12 chromatic player.
>>>>> 
>>>>> All advice appreciated thanks!
>>>>> 
>>>>> Michael Rubin
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> 
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