Lesson 3
How To Use Your Tongue
Most beginners puff from their lungs for each syllable or number. It is much better to use your tongue to break up
the syllables and produce rhythm. Try whispering "Taa-Taa-Taa-Taa" through your harmonica into any hole. Just use
one gentle steady blow but break up its rhythm with your tongue. Now vary your rhythm pattern much like the old
Morse Code. Whisper, "Daa-dit-daa-dit-daa-dit".
When you are playing a song use your tongue to form the words. In fact, try to pronounce the lyrics to the song
through your harmonica. Think of it as "singing" through your instrument. It will improve your playing
tremendously.
4 5 6 6 6 -6 -6
6
Kum ba yah, My Lord, Kum ba yah,
4 5 6 6 6 -5 5 -4
Kum ba yah, My Lord, Kum ba yah,
4 5 6 6 6 -6 -6 6
Kum ba yah, My Lord, Kum ba yah,
Play this on your C harmonica
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