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From: chri~mktech.com (Chris Michalek)
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 22:07:15 -0500
Subject: Re: breathing

Peter Morrissey wrote:
stuuf about wanting to improve tone deleted...

> What are some excercises that can be done to improve it.
>
> I think I am even getting desperate enough to search the archives
> for Mike Curtis's instructions on valving a harp as this is the
> most concrete suggestion that I have yet to hear on how to improve
> tone.
>
What to drive a guitar player nuts? ask him/her what he/she thinks of
his/her tone. (was that pc enough for ya?) Tone is tone. It's
important but also very unique. Tone is 80% player 20% equipment.
Valves do not make the difference! I've improved my tone by relaxing
when I play and opening my mouth as much as I can. The goal is to let
my body be as reasonant as possible. You can also try humming the note
yer play'in. That way your oral cavity is at its optimal reasonance.

Dare I say it? I think I have good tone. Just listen to the sound
files in Hugh's library.

- -Chris Michalek