pica-pica
13 posts
Sep 04, 2011
3:08 AM
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LP
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Ant138
1086 posts
Sep 04, 2011
3:37 AM
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TB with some LPing but mainly TB:O)
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al
52 posts
Sep 04, 2011
3:50 AM
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LP and TB. Switching between the two.
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jaymcc28
342 posts
Sep 04, 2011
6:13 AM
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LP everything except TB octaves.
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Miles Dewar
1104 posts
Sep 04, 2011
6:21 AM
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I'm the same as Boris.
Diatonic: LP with TB octaves. Except I TB all high notes.
Chromatic: TB everything.
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Littoral
348 posts
Sep 04, 2011
8:36 AM
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TB mostly but LP is integral.
My playing incorporates a lot of octaves.
I TB most bends but not OB (yet).
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Bill D
8 posts
Sep 04, 2011
9:24 AM
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I would consider myself to be a beginner. I TB most everything, with some LP. I am actively learning to LP more. My goal is to switch between the two at will. I believe TB is best for some things, LP best for other things. I am currently a TB'er though.
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Greyowlphotoart
773 posts
Sep 04, 2011
3:12 PM
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Thanks guys, this is very interesting.
Running Total to date
LP = 40
TB = 12
UB = 2
A few players are 50/50 split LP & TB so I have counted 1 each in these cases.
On the basis of this very small survey it appears that LP is used most. The majority of LP find it necessary (including myself) to lay the tongue on the harp for splits and quite a few have expressed a desire to use more TB in their playing. UB appears to be rare.
I guess for anyone learning to play harp unaided then LP is the most instinctive approach, which I reckon is the main reason for the large count.
I personally use a lot of tongue articulation in my playing so I'm not looking to replace LP with TB. I like the sound of TB and listening live to a fellow forum member playing everything TB (Draw & Blow bends, OB's/OD's) has made me understand most things are possible with this technique. A few of the semi-pro players that have responded are happy to switch between TB & LP as necessary.
I have tried a little TB playing and can now bend the lower notes but it is a struggle to do the higher note bends and OB/OD are impossible for me.
Hearing a TB locally has made me examine my tone and prompted me to try and do better but with LP. I am making progress also with playing a TB slap but with my lips.
I'm going to continue working on this and also practice TB when I can but I'm not going to beat myself up with this. I'm enjoying playing harp again and play a lot now and I don't want hit a brick wall.
Learning to play OB/OD's was a big step for me and there is still much work to do which I intend to do LP.
If anyone else would like to take part in the survey it would be great.
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Last Edited by on Sep 04, 2011 3:14 PM
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DanP
208 posts
Sep 04, 2011
3:18 PM
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Tongue block and lip purse. For lip pursing I now use the tilt method that I prefer to call lip blocking because my lower lip blocks the holes on the sides. I have experimented with U-blocking but it's not for me.
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Drago13
2 posts
Sep 04, 2011
3:19 PM
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Intermediate Harpist, Lip Purse , and as a few have said above, a little more tongue blocking every day..
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Shredder
305 posts
Sep 04, 2011
4:08 PM
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Primarily LP with TB octaves. Occasional TB for single notes. I incorperate them all as needed, why limit your self.
Mike
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Sarge
73 posts
Sep 04, 2011
5:14 PM
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I tongue block and lip purse, depending on the song and style I choose. On chromatic I always tongue block.
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Seven.Oh.Three.
170 posts
Sep 04, 2011
7:33 PM
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LP.... For now......
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Icemaster
43 posts
Sep 04, 2011
8:16 PM
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Student of Dennis Gruenling- tongue block everything
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The7thDave
252 posts
Sep 04, 2011
8:17 PM
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I started off LP exclusively. Now I do about 60-70% LP and 30-40% TB. I don't think I'll ever be an exclusive TBer.
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Rubes
403 posts
Sep 04, 2011
9:01 PM
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LP predominantly, TB a fair bit (the usual stuff & on chrom)....
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Pomrac
1 post
Sep 04, 2011
9:44 PM
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LP. TB octaves is something i've started trying to incorporate into my playing a little more. Had not heard of U-blocking until I read this thread. This is my first post too btw. Have really enjoyed this forum since I joined a couple of weeks ago. Look forward to becoming a bit more active here. Cheers
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isaacullah
1558 posts
Sep 04, 2011
10:35 PM
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Lip Purse with Tongue Blocked Octaves. I can Tongue Blcok singel notes and bend them too, but I just hate doing it that way. I cannot overblow while tongue blocking, but am very good at overblowing lip pursed. I'm an advanced intermediate on the Adam Gussow scale.
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DreadySlim
10 posts
Sep 05, 2011
2:06 AM
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Tongueblock
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Greyowlphotoart
777 posts
Sep 05, 2011
2:15 AM
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Welcome aboard Pomrac, You'll learn loads here - I certainly have.
Running Total to date
LP = 49
TB = 16
UB = 2
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Baker
154 posts
Sep 05, 2011
5:03 AM
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I have mainly been a LP player with TB octaves etc. I'm currently working on TB single notes, bends etc.
Last Edited by on Sep 05, 2011 5:04 AM
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Jim Rumbaugh
566 posts
Sep 05, 2011
6:05 AM
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LP mostly. TB slap some tradition tunes, some ocatve splits
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tbirdflier
28 posts
Sep 05, 2011
6:30 AM
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Primarily LP but I also incorporate some TB...when I bend notes it's always using LP method.
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pharpo
615 posts
Sep 05, 2011
6:43 AM
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TB most of the time...LP for some stuff (chugging , chords)
That what the little paper in my 1966 hohner box told me to doLOL
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earlounge
354 posts
Sep 05, 2011
11:41 AM
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LP & TB - 60%/40%
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Mo_Joe
17 posts
Sep 06, 2011
12:11 AM
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I TB everything except blow bends and overblows
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Andy Ley
153 posts
Sep 06, 2011
2:37 AM
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Around an intermediate level player.
LP 95%+ of the time
I do tongue block octaves but it still feels a bit awkward. I am slowly working on TB to add to my arsenal.
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Andy Ley
154 posts
Sep 06, 2011
2:37 AM
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Around an intermediate level player.
LP 95%+ of the time
I do tongue block octaves but it still feels a bit awkward. I am slowly working on TB to add to my arsenal.
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Andy Ley
155 posts
Sep 06, 2011
2:37 AM
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Around an intermediate level player.
LP 95%+ of the time
I do tongue block octaves but it still feels a bit awkward. am, slowly working on TB to add to my arsenal.
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jim
983 posts
Sep 06, 2011
3:24 AM
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both, predominantly LP
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WestVirginiaTom
43 posts
Sep 06, 2011
4:16 AM
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LP with TB on octaves. Trying to incorporate some TB slaps into my game.
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Old Dog
116 posts
Sep 06, 2011
5:07 AM
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Mostly LP, with a bit of TP for octaves, or if I just feel like it.
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wheel
43 posts
Sep 06, 2011
5:58 AM
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UB. But I think in my case this is kind of TB
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Greyowlphotoart
782 posts
Sep 06, 2011
9:31 AM
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Running Total to date
LP = 57
TB = 20
UB = 2
Looks like it's coming to an end now.
Thanks to everyone who contributed.
I get the impression that most who LP would like to TB as well (but who wouldn't) and quite a few already incorporate a little into their playing in the form of splits and octaves, with a few working on TB bends.
It appears it is quite difficult to use the U block technique.
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bacon-fat
46 posts
Sep 06, 2011
9:45 AM
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TB
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HarpNinja
1631 posts
Sep 06, 2011
10:23 AM
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LP-60%
TB-40%
I don't have too many set rules. I play a lot of octaves and single note lines, but I jump between embouchures all the time and sometimes even play with a different embochure based on what harp I am on.
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mr_so&so
460 posts
Sep 06, 2011
10:24 AM
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TB everything now. I can LP too. I don't U-block. Adv. intermediate on Gussow scale.
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Honkin On Bobo
755 posts
Sep 06, 2011
10:44 AM
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100% - LP.
Want to learn to TB, but other things are higher on the woodshed list.
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nineveh_harp
58 posts
Sep 06, 2011
9:12 PM
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U-block most if the time, t.b. when I need to do octave splits, and l.p. only when I need to do fast staccato stuff or chord bending. I find u-blocking to be MUCH more versatile and useful than mist players like to admit.
-Sam Miller
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BlueDoc
61 posts
Sep 06, 2011
9:43 PM
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LP except for octaves and slaps, but starting to lean TB in earnest.
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Lonesome Harpman
36 posts
Sep 07, 2011
6:40 AM
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I mostly tongue block, I used to lip purse only, then I discovered that with a great amp and vintage mic, I can sound different than lip pursing through the PA. I don't always have the confidence to TB on slow tempo songs where each note is emphasized so I will UB and TB. Certain songs require that I switch to the PA mic and TB or UB, for example: When I want a less distorted Chicago style and more of a Rice Miller style. If you think U Blocking is a bad thing, please watch Norton Buffalo's two part CD on playing the harp, Norton used this style. I can't recall exactly what he says about it but If anyone asks I'll go back and check it out.If you want to improve your diatonic tongue blocking get a chromatic, many people I've spoken with agree that it helped with their diatonic octaves. I think if you have a whole bunch of tools in your box you're more likely to find the right tool for the job.
Last Edited by on Sep 07, 2011 6:42 AM
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grahamonica
21 posts
Sep 07, 2011
6:57 AM
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Been playing just over 2 yrs now and was lip pursing 100%
up until about 5 months ago when I started TB.Now it,s probably about 80% LP as I try to incorporate more and more TB in my playing.
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SuperBee
57 posts
Sep 07, 2011
7:10 AM
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tongue block almost everything ...except blow bends...and some very fast articulations...
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sorin
324 posts
Sep 07, 2011
8:12 AM
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LP with TB intervals , world class advanced beginner.
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Andrew
1431 posts
Sep 07, 2011
8:40 AM
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LP 95%
TB 5%
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Greyowlphotoart
785 posts
Sep 07, 2011
9:49 AM
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Interesting post Lonesome, TB, LP and UB!!! I've put you down for TB as that's your main embouchure.
Running Total to date
LP = 63
TB = 25
UB = 3 (another UB, Nineveh_Harp)
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toddlgreene
3285 posts
Sep 07, 2011
10:26 AM
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I lip purse most single notes. Tongue blocking primarily for split ocatves, slaps, other effects.
I have never even attempted u-blocking.
Very interesting survey, Grey One!
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isaacullah
1569 posts
Sep 07, 2011
10:59 AM
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Just to see it as a percentage:
Type |
Raw Count |
Percentage |
Lip purse |
64 |
69.57% |
Tongue Block |
25 |
27.17% |
U-Block |
3 |
3.26% |
TOTAL |
92 |
100.00% |
EDIT: Sorry about the big space, I have no idea how to remove it and still keep the data formatted as a nice table...
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Last Edited by on Sep 07, 2011 11:05 AM
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toddlgreene
3287 posts
Sep 07, 2011
11:06 AM
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According to those numbers, U-blockers should have some government entitlements to go with their minority status. Forty acres and a mule, anyone? Free housing? Hmmm, I might have to learn me some U-blockin'.
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isaacullah
1570 posts
Sep 07, 2011
11:38 AM
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What's also interesting to me is that it's roughly 70/30 LP to TB as a main embouchure style, and I'd say that's about the same split that I spend on each embouchure in my own playing... Weird...
EDIT: My captcha spelled "joypad"... Also very weird... There's something spooky about this thread! :)
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