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Ka Ka - Articulation Series

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Sat, 09/11/2010 - 13:19
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This is one of our two most common articulations used, the other being TA. Tongue blockers don't commonly use TA since the tip of the tongue is on the face of the harmonica... so KA is an important one. With this said, KA isn't commonly used for blows. For the newbie’s out there also be aware of the fact that this part of the tongue/mouth is where bending commonly resides for the lower holes, so get in and out fast so that you don't accidentally bend as you articulate. Play the lick below with all KA's except for the blow notes, use a slight cough.

2 2 3 3 4 4 5+ 6+

 

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