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Author: djphay
Date: 2010-05-04 17:38
I'm starting to get some blocking in my nose, either from hayfever, or a cold, or both. As always when this happens, rapid tonguing (semiquavers counts as rapid to my amateur status) becomes a nightmare.
Do others experience this or is it due to some problematic technique? Any suggestions other than having a Vicks nasal spray to hand. I'm planning on doing my grade 8 in the summer and am worried that my semiquaver woes will continue.
Thanks,
David
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Author: cigleris
Date: 2010-05-04 17:55
David,
I'm currently suffering the same as you. I've never found it a problem when in the throws of a cold.
Why does tonguing become difficult for you?
Peter Cigleris
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Author: djphay
Date: 2010-05-04 23:07
It's hard to explain. It probably is due to bad tonguing technique and hitting the reed too hard, but it feels as though something to do with air pressure changes inside my mouth and the air seems to get stopped, or somehow backed up. The tongue just seems to stop working and the instrument doesn't sound.
I don't know if that means that when I tongue normally some air is released through my nose that can't escape when it's blocked, although I can't say I'm conscious of it.
Any thoughts?
David
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Author: skygardener
Date: 2010-05-05 06:18
This product http://www.tigerbalm.com/ is very good to clear up congestion even though that is not the intended purpose..
It is very strong, so just open the jar and breathe it for a minute or so. You should quickly feel your sinuses opening up.
PS. Don't apply it to your face or anything. Just breathing the vapors will be enough.
Post Edited (2010-05-05 06:19)
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