Re: [Harp-L] vibrato vs, tremolo

[Pat Powers <patpowers@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Vibrato is a cyclic (repeating) variation in pitch, also known as a warble.
Tremelo is a cyclic variation in volume/amplitude, like on a guitar tube amp.  Wah-wah-wah...

Vibrato on the harmonica is created by slightly bending the note with your tongue and throat. ..ee-oh-ee-oh
Tremelo comes from the diaphram, below the throat.  Try laughing while drawing in.  ah-ah-a-a-ah-ah-aha

Hope this helps!

Pat Powers - Friar's Point Band
www.friarspointband.com



Aug 19, 2010 01:55:37 PM, jdekker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

Can some please explain the difference between vibrato and tremolo? Which is more commonly used, and how does one attain each? Thanks.

John
Newbie in Sacramento