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too much spit

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Wed, 10/18/2017 - 11:37
vid wes
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Hi David,

I am working on Walk With Me.  By the time I get to the first note of the third chorus I have loaded so much saliva into the harmonica I can't get the 3 draw to sound.

Suggestions?

Thanks

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Wed, 10/18/2017 - 13:20
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David Barrett
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Hello vid wes. Here are some

Hello vid wes. Here are some tips for you...

1 - Chin Up - Raise your head so that you're not allowing gravity to work against you

2 - Tilt the face of the harmonica slightly downwards (placing the harmonica a little bit deeper in your mouth and using more of the top of your tongue)

3 - Use a very light touch with your tongue and lips on the face of the harmonica

4 - Tap your harp hard on your leg when you start to hear spit gurgling in the harmonica

5 - As your technique gets better, spit will be less of an issue

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Thu, 10/19/2017 - 11:36
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vid wes
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too much spit

Thansks.  I'll try your suggestions.

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