Is salivation bad technique?
Wed, 10/09/2024 - 10:34
Hi David! I heard someone saying that salivation is result of bad breathing technique. Is that true? I try to breath from my diaphragm and always play with clean mouth but sometimes moisture clogs the harmonica or maybe a reed flattens a bit until the instrument dries. What do you think about this topic? Thanks
Thu, 10/10/2024 - 13:29
#2
Good to know and YES will try
Good to know and YES will try to play with my head in a better position! Thank you!
Sun, 10/13/2024 - 06:27
#3
A harmonica is not food
Norlo: Rick Estrin is famously quoted as saying that it took years for his mouth to learn that the harmonica is not food. Yes, keeping head up helps (a lot). But time with the harp in the mouth will help, too.
Mon, 10/14/2024 - 06:22
#4
Good to know that salivation
Good to know that salivation is really a common problem. And yes, I keep it in my mouth... That's why me neighbour upstairs hates me LOL!!
Hello Norlo28. I have not heard this, or observed this in students. I do know that as time goes on, as a students overall technique improves, saliva issues get better. The most important thing is to not look down at your laptop sitting on the desk... the downward head angle allows saliva to flow into the harmonica. Head up.