Tongue Blocking Help
Hi David,
I'm working on the tongue blocking and I'm not sure I'm doing it right. I taught myself years ago on some basic harmonica and don't know if that's causing the issue meaning I have to 'unlearn' what I used to do. I can play single notes but I think it's because I'm narrowing my lips some as I don't feel the tongue touching the face of the harmonica. Watching your video, it looks like the tongue is actually supposed to physically touch and cover the holes. Is that correct?
Thanks for your help,
Michael
Hi David,
Is it normal/ok for me to have a small puff to my cheeks when doing this? I notice it more than when I'm doing just the narrowing of my lips.
Thanks,
Hi David,
Is it normal/ok for me to have a small puff to my cheeks when doing this? I notice it more than when I'm doing just the narrowing of my lips.
Thanks,
Hi David,
Is it normal/ok for me to have a small puff to my cheeks when doing this? I notice it more than when I'm doing just the narrowing of my lips.
Thanks,
Hello freedo5H. Yes, this is fine.
Hello Michael. Yes, you want the tongue touching the face of the harmonica, blocking three holes as the standard. In Tongue Block Study 1 (https://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/tongue_blocking_1) watch me on the Filisko Tongue Block Trainer, I think you'll appreciate the visual.