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How to avoid hyperventilating when doing cords or a train

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Sun, 01/26/2020 - 12:47
Angel Georgiev
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Hello David,

 

I have just started Solo Harmonica Study 1 and the biggest issue I have so far is becomming "light headed" too quickly when practicing the cord patterns.

Can you please advice me how can I control that or what do I need to concentrate on to avoid hyperventilating too quickly?

 

Thanks in advance!

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Sun, 01/26/2020 - 16:13
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David Barrett
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Hello batsaali. Is your nose

Hello batsaali. Is your nose open while playing draw notes? Experiment with this and let me know if your nose is open.

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Mon, 01/27/2020 - 12:26
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Yes it seems it is open on

Yes it seems it is open on the draws. Perhaps that is the issue.

I will try working on that.

Thanks a lot David!

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Mon, 01/27/2020 - 12:30
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That is most definitely the

That is most definitely the issue then (it's a common issue by the way, so you're not alone). Go to https://www.bluesharmonica.com/faq and watch the video titled, "I run out of breath so easily!"

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