[Harp-L] Re:Questions for Chromatic Players

["Rex Platner" <rexplatner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello,
Haven't been on the list for while but...I play everything on my "C"
Chromatic (When I'm playing the Chromatic) in all keys. Praticing the circle
of 4ths/5ths is a good way to open the possibilities. It seems many people
on the list don't. I played with a big band last night and they seemed
surprised I didn't change harps between "Girl From Ipanema" and "Satin
Doll". I guess they have a guy that has a whole case of chromatics.  It is a
challenge at first but in MHO it opens many musical doors and also seems
more like a real instrument and not a toy. Which is the way most people
think of our wonderful instrument. I haven't used the other keys so maybe I
should try them before I put my 2 cents worth in :) Just my opinion. Rex P