Re: [Harp-L] Need encouragement!

[Jon Harl <jharl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Adam Gussow has some good instructional videos on youtube.com that  
could prove to be very useful. I've never used the u-block so I  
wouldn't know how easy or difficult it would be, however bending would  
seem to be more difficult. Although I could be wrong. I started with a  
pucker embouchure taught by David Barrett and now am using tongue  
block completely except for the 1 hole draw or blow. The transition  
from pucker to tongue block was challenging but doable. Which  
embouchure is better is a big debate but from my experience learning  
to bend was easier with a pucker embochure. I'm sure there are many  
people on harp-L who have good advise if they'll chime in.


Jon Harl: Seydel Harmonica Dealer
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San Jose, CA 95118
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On Feb 19, 2008, at 5:29 PM, Dark Gallows wrote:

> I used to play trumpet back in high school and while I was in the  
> server, but it's been more than twenty years now. I'm fourty seven  
> now and I miss making music. I decided to give the harmonica a try.  
> I just bought one over the weekend. I find it intimidating. I think  
> I'll be try yo learn U blocking first. It feels the most "doable"  
> for me right now. I want to at least be able to blow single notes  
> and play a scale before I engage a teacher. My goal is to be able to  
> play with my church choir. They are all professional musicians (no  
> harp players) and I sometimes wonder if this goal is realistic. Let  
> me hear some success stories of those that started from scratch and  
> met your goals. I need the encouragement!
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