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Free Sample Lessons
After watching the BluesHarmonica.com overview video, try one of the lessons below to experience a lesson at BluesHarmonica.com.
- Tongue Blocking Study 2 – This study is for the newer player or the player new to tongue blocking
- Bending Study 5 – This is for the advanced player looking to improve their bending skills
Hello rperrier. The tongue is in a relaxed position, generally just sitting on top of the lower set of teeth, with the tip slightly forward of the teeth, just behind the lower lip. The tip does not dive down between the lower set of teeth and lip.
When you perform the shake your tongue position does not change.
Your tongue will move further back to play the chord associated with the slap and then go into this same position when you land for the single note.
Pulls are a different technique and best studied when you get to Tongue Block Study 4.