tolga7t
231 posts
Apr 16, 2012
5:50 AM
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Hello all,
I am curious about something: There are times when, after playing for an extended period of time, I get this "rough" sensation behind my mouth. It's kind of like a sore throat, except the feeling is more upwards, close to being nasal I'd say. Is anyone familiar with these feeling? Any ideas if this means I'm doing something wrong in regards to breathing/blowing?
It's one of those things that drove me nuts since day 1, and I couldn't find any helpful info so far. So here I am..
Thanks folks,
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ElkRiverHarmonicas
865 posts
Apr 16, 2012
6:09 AM
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You're sore. Play the lowest note on the lowest harmonica you've got, and put your hand on your throat. Feel the vibration? That's what's going on in your nasal cavity. It means your resonant and probably developing some good tone.
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harmonicanick
1546 posts
Apr 16, 2012
3:07 PM
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@tolga
drink more
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tolga7t
232 posts
Apr 16, 2012
9:14 PM
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hahah I'm still wondering how the hell that will help?!
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sammyharp
174 posts
Apr 17, 2012
3:35 AM
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Water, not alcohol dummy:-P
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tolga7t
233 posts
Apr 17, 2012
4:37 AM
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Oh hahha well now I just feel like an alcoholic..
Well as a runner I already drink a huge amount of water everyday. Maybe I'll drink more during my harp sessions also, but honestly I feel like the reason for the problem is something else..
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jbone
863 posts
Apr 17, 2012
4:51 AM
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i'd guess it IS dryness from all that air flow. and like david mentions, muscle fatigue as well. think about it, to play harmonica it takes using muscles that are only used for certain things like swallowing or talking or breathing. now you are working those muscles in a way they have never been used esp for extended periods of time.
all of that weirdness will fade either because the muscles tone up or you just get used to it and stop noticing.
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tolga7t
236 posts
Apr 18, 2012
6:29 PM
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Thanks for the responses so far.
I will bump this thread just once if y'all don't mind.
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