HarpMan Freeman
42 posts
Jan 06, 2009
8:31 PM
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Has anyone else experienced "Dry-Mouth" or "Cotton-Mouth" when playing and performing? I'm sure I might be just plan nervous or something when on stage, but if I don't have water or something on stage with me, I wouldn't get through a full set.
Does anyone have any tricks or tips for this?
Am I the only one with this problem?
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TylerLannan
42 posts
Jan 06, 2009
9:55 PM
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don't smoke herb before the set... LOL. Just kidding. I would just keep a water bottle handy. Or try chewing gum, although that might get a little messy and gum up your harps ( no pun intended ).
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*you can only keep what you have by giving it away*
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GermanHarpist
43 posts
Jan 06, 2009
10:52 PM
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Nope, same here. I guess its normal because of all the moisture you breathe out...
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http://www.youtube.com/germanharpist
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Oisin
71 posts
Jan 07, 2009
3:18 AM
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I agree with water and chewing gum...just remember to take the gum out before you start playing.
Smoke the herb well before you start playing and you'll be fine.
Oisin
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RyanMortos
30 posts
Jan 07, 2009
5:30 AM
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I go through almost 3 bottles of water in 1.5-2 hours practice time. I cant imagine how thirsty Id be on stage while playing much harder for an audience. You gotta figure, you're using saliva when playing harmonica no matter how you do it. At some point it makes sense that your body will want that replenished. Plus, water is good for you so thats a plus :) .
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~Ryan
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oldwailer
425 posts
Jan 07, 2009
10:25 AM
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When I saw Rick Estrin play, I noticed that he was constantly rinsing his mouth with water when not playing--even while the rest of the band was playing.
If it's good enough for a harp god like Estrin, it'll just have to work for me. I hate it when I get half way through a good woodshed on something and run out of spit--the harp just won't move around enough to get the notes I want. . .
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Miles Dewar
146 posts
Jan 07, 2009
11:22 PM
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I get Cotton mouth all the time when i play. But it's probably just... "that sweet sweet cheeba". lol.
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---Be Positive---
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SilasJackson
18 posts
Jan 07, 2009
11:41 PM
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Just think of Your Girl's HOT friend or Sister. That'll make your mouth water!! At least it works for me. LOL
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Miles Dewar
147 posts
Jan 07, 2009
11:54 PM
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Or... Charles Tillman blocking a Punt for a Touchdown!!! GO BEARS!!!!! THE GREATEST SPECIAL TEAMS
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---Be Positive---
Last Edited by on Jan 07, 2009 11:54 PM
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Scrapboss
16 posts
Sep 14, 2009
5:27 PM
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I always keep a cold Budweiser handy. :)
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bluedogg
6 posts
Sep 15, 2009
12:45 PM
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Scrapboss...my previous band had a Bud endorsment. i don't know if the money i saved on beer was worth the money i lost on gummed up harps. i still drink plenty of beer when im on stage, but wash it down with a squirt of H2O before harp solos (Mainly a bass player)
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walterharp
61 posts
Sep 15, 2009
11:07 PM
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i always bring a water bottle to gigs... but drink my share of beer too
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Arbite
89 posts
Sep 16, 2009
12:02 AM
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I also have a problem with cotton mouth when i Enjoy the Herb, No i mean, Play the Harp, But i cure it with cold water with a touch of lime, The sourness stimulates the saliva production.
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Last Edited by on Sep 16, 2009 12:05 AM
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Bluzdude46
154 posts
Sep 16, 2009
6:06 AM
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I'm making the transition from Bud Light to Diet Coke & Water I remember playing gigs when I was 25...being on Stage, thinking "I'm gonna Live Forever"!!!! Now it's more like "Screw it, ain't none of us gonna make it outta here alive"!!.....Jus' sayin'
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