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JohnM
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Dave,
Since I began learning the harmonica I have used the "whistle method" for both the chromatic and the diatonic. However I came across a book "Harmonic Method" R and S Manus which asserts that for the CHROMATIC the tonguing method is ' the best '. Is this just a subjective opinion or is there any real evidence for this assertion?
I am quite happy at the moment with the whistle method on both types of harmonica and don't want to confuse myself even more!
Your thoughts on this would be appreciated,
JohnM


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1. "RE: tonguing or whistle method"
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John,

JM: "Is this just a subjective opinion or is there any real evidence for this assertion?"

DG: That is an extremely subjective opinion. Most modern pros use both methods and switch back and forth when desired or necessary. The vast majority of chromatic that I play is with "whistle method" and the same goes for Toots Thielemans and Stevie Wonder, the two most noteworthy chromatic players of the last few decades.

I think you are fine with what you are doing.

Play on,
Dave Gage


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JohnM
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2. "RE: tonguing or whistle method"
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Thanks, enough said.
JM


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Andy Ox
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the same goes for Toots Thielemans

In an old interview he say's he's never tried tongue blocking,don't know if he means ever or since playing Jazz.

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4. "RE: tonguing or whistle method"
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Andy,

That wouldn't surprise me. Sonny Terry is a famous diatonic player that never used tongue blocking either.

Play on,
Dave Gage


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Andy Ox
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   Thats good to hear.I have tried to tongue block a few times but just can't get it to happen.

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