Jaws harp improvisation

#### **1. Basic Technique:**
- The **tongue** is crucial for shaping vowel and semi-vowel sounds.
- The **"Y"** sound (like English "yes") is produced by raising the **middle of the tongue toward the palate**, creating a narrow passage.

#### **2. Sound Articulation:**
##### **"Yo"**
- Start with **"Y"** (tongue raised near the palate).
- Quickly drop the tongue while rounding the lips into an **"O"** shape.

##### **"Ye"**
- Begin with **"Y"**, then transition into **"E"** (tongue stays forward, lips slightly stretched).

##### **"Yö"** (like German **"ö"** or French **"eu"**)
- Similar to **"Yo"**, but with **tighter lip rounding** and a higher tongue position.

##### **"Oyo"** (a two-syllable sound)
- First, **"O"** (lips rounded), then quickly shift to **"Yo"** (tongue rises and falls).

#### **3. Playing on the Khomus:**
1. **Lips** should lightly touch the frame but not block tongue movement.
2. **Tongue** moves **close to the palate** for **"Y"**, then adjusts for vowels.
3. **Breathing** should be steady to maintain continuous sound.

#### **4. Practice Exercises:**
- **Sing the syllables** without the khomus first to master articulation.
- Then **try on the instrument**, controlling vibration with your tongue.
- For a deeper sound, experiment with **throat singing (kargyraa)** techniques.

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