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Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2001 17:19:08 -0700
From: "IronMan Mike Curtis"
Subject: re:bends

On 8 Aug 2001, at 17:35, alcie~idmaine.com wrote:

> Paul Butterfield in his instructional CD recommends playing very
> softly and says bends do not require effort, you just have to know how
> to do it. James Cotton, on the other hand, inhales so hard he spits
> out the reeds.

I tend to get excted and play too hard, and have sucked out more than
my share of reeds. And you're right - it's best to learn to play
softly. If you play correctly, you'll get 90% of your volume with
10% of your wind.

-IronMan Mike Curtis - http://www.mp3.com/IronmanCurtis
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