Flutter on eigth note
Sun, 01/17/2021 - 04:54
Hello David
I'm wondering how you can get a flutter in on an eigth note in Solo Harmonica 2 . I just have the time to hit the note, but not to flutter before moving on.
Best
Miki
Hello Miki. It can be done... here are some tips...
1) A flutter starts with a slap... slap that 6+ and keep rolling.
2) That 6+ is on the downbeat, and in swing, the downbeat gets 2/3 of thee beat (downbeat = 2/3 / Upbeat 1/3), so you have a little more time than you think.
3) Use a light touch with your tongue on the face of the harmonica... if you push, it will slow you down.
4) If you need to push to achieve a single note, then use more of the top of your tongue (bring the harmonica deeper in your mouth)... you were using too much of the tip.
I hope this helps. You'll get it, it just takes practice and time.