Closing Off the Nose
Sat, 02/13/2016 - 11:20
Hey Dave,
I've watched your videos in FAQ about running out of breath and making a good 2 Draw. I'm trying to work on closing off the nose because I fill up very quickly. I don't think I'm getting the idea of closing off the nose though. It seems that I have to raise the same muscle in the back of my mouth that humps up the tongue, which is what you don't want to do on the 2 Draw and high draws.
What am I missing?
Thanks.
Sun, 02/28/2016 - 17:50
#2
Thanks Dave. A follow up
Thanks Dave. A follow up question if you're able to inhale for 30 seconds on a 4 draw how long should you be able to inhale on a 2 draw?
Sun, 02/28/2016 - 18:28
#3
All draw notes should be
All draw notes should be about the same. The 2 draw is most certainly the most challenging, so expect it to take some time.
Good evening. This is a different muscle. Bending is controlled by the tongue, and you're correct, you don't want to raise the tongue. The soft palette is controlled by a different muscle.
The best suggestion I can give you is to yawn... it raises the soft palette, lowers the tongue and opens the throat a bit for big tone. Also try the other exercises I mention in the video and focus on not moving the tongue, the tongue doesn't have anything to do with the closing of your nasal tract.
I wish I could help more... it will take experimentation on your end to find it.