The TRUTH About Lip Pursing vs. Tongue Blocking!

???? Lip Purse or Tongue Block – Which Should You Learn First? ????

Are you a beginner blues harmonica player wondering whether you should lip purse or tongue block? In this video, I’ll break down:

✅ The differences between lip pursing & tongue blocking
✅ Why some players prefer one over the other
✅ Why learning both techniques is the best approach
✅ Which technique you should start with as a beginner

Both lip pursing and tongue blocking help you isolate single notes on the harmonica—but they each have their own advantages! ????

???? Traditional blues players favor tongue blocking for its rich textures—like tongue slaps, flutters, and octaves.
???? Modern players often lean toward lip pursing for fast articulation and techniques like overblows.

But do you really have to choose just one? In this lesson, I’ll show you why learning both techniques will make you a more versatile, well-rounded harmonica player!

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⏳ Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
0:14 – What is lip pursing?
0:36 – What is tongue blocking?
1:10 – Why do some players prefer one over the other?
2:06 – Techniques that require tongue blocking
2:38 – Techniques that work better with lip pursing
3:31 – Why you should learn both!
5:30 – Which one should you start with?
6:42 – Final thoughts & my recommendation

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