Two things. First, the lessons on breathing correctly for playing harmonica is almost comparable to studying how an individual in the USMC trains to become a Drill Instructor. When hearing them yell at recruits all day, you'd think they'd have lost their voices after a few hours, but they maintain the ability to yell all the time. Why? Because they are TRAINED not to yell at people like we'd do. If they did the same approach as us, they'd be history for days following. Second, we all practice our scales, modes, effects, even playing a song. But just spending fifteen minutes or so just not even playing, but practicing breath technique is actually more of a practice than actually playing the instrument. Looking forward to this series Dave put together. Any momo can play 'Mary had a little lamb' on either a diatonic or chromatic. I know I have. But try playing in a classical setting like the famous Italian chromatic harmonica player Willi Burger. He's playing his harmonica consistently for a span of a few hours. How can he accomplish that? His control of breathing. Long rant, it's a habit. Sorry. It's just that I feel it's my best way of communicating in print.
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I like your use of Maslov's Pyramid here. Isn't it amazing how Little time and Patience people have these days to watch a video... I'm guessing the 4 thumbs down so far.Sorry, had to throw that in.
Two things. First, the lessons on breathing correctly for playing harmonica is almost comparable to studying how an individual in the USMC trains to become a Drill Instructor. When hearing them yell at recruits all day, you'd think they'd have lost their voices after a few hours, but they maintain the ability to yell all the time. Why? Because they are TRAINED not to yell at people like we'd do. If they did the same approach as us, they'd be history for days following. Second, we all practice our scales, modes, effects, even playing a song. But just spending fifteen minutes or so just not even playing, but practicing breath technique is actually more of a practice than actually playing the instrument. Looking forward to this series Dave put together. Any momo can play 'Mary had a little lamb' on either a diatonic or chromatic. I know I have. But try playing in a classical setting like the famous Italian chromatic harmonica player Willi Burger. He's playing his harmonica consistently for a span of a few hours. How can he accomplish that? His control of breathing. Long rant, it's a habit. Sorry. It's just that I feel it's my best way of communicating in print.
thank you for this helpful and informative comment
OUR new book...LOVE OF CHROMATIC HARMONICA...TECHNIQUES AND ADVICE FROM THE WORLD'S BEST! at 678 pages total and 340 pages of interviews with top players worldwide is now available at Amazon and Rockin Rons Music in San Diego and online. Love it!
I like your use of Maslov's Pyramid here. Isn't it amazing how Little time and Patience people have these days to watch a video... I'm guessing the 4 thumbs down so far.Sorry, had to throw that in.