Harmonica Fundamentals with Joe Filisko - Single Notes and Tongue Blocking
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Exploring the Use of Tongue Blocking in Harmonica Playing
Dave Barrett refers to 'pull slap' as a technique that involves notes and tongue blocking. It's important for harmonica players to learn tongue blocking in order to play octaves, as they are impossible to play without using tongue blocking. Adjusting the size and shape of the tongue is crucial in canceling out the low note of the octave, providing a starting point for developing tongue blocking skill.
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