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● With the left hand, form the letter “C” with the thumb and index finger so
that the tips of both are almost lined up.
● Put the harmonica into the skin at the base of the thumb and index finger
to help hold the harmonica in.
● Keep the index finger toward the back of the harmonica leaving room for
the upper lip using the Deep Relaxed Mouth Position.
● Keep the thumb also back on the faceplate leaving room for the lower
lip using the Deep Relaxed Mouth Position. (NOTE: Not as much room is
needed with the thumb as the lower lip stays closer to the edge.
● Rotate the harmonica down angling into the lower lip by moving the thumb
back on the ridge along the back of the harmonica.
● The hands don’t have to be perfect – set them up and they will fall into
place.
6:36 - Review, holding the harmonica as described above:
TEE TOE (d), TEE TEE (b) repeat
Lesson # 13: Deep Belly Breathing (Diaphragmatic breathing)
● Lie on the floor on your back. Put your left hand on your belly and your
right hand on your chest.
● When you inhale, imagine that there is a balloon in your belly which fills up
as you inhale and your hand rises. The hand on your chest should remain
stationary.
● When you exhale, the balloon empties.
● If you feel that the belly goes in when you inhale, that is called “chest
breathing” which we DON’T WANT TO DO.
● With “chest breathing” you run out of air.
● Practice “belly breathing” by laying on your back, hands in position and