Re: [Harp-L] tilting the harp

[daledut <daledut@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Im in this camp as well. I struggled fit years not able to play single notes until one day I tried tilting the harp and it was like magic. I suddenly could play single notes.Â
Now my best breath control and tone is absurd went I tilt the harp.Â
For me I notice a difference from low to high end. I use a little less tilt on low notes and more tilt on high.


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From: Mike Wilbur <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
Date: 10/08/2013  8:52 AM  (GMT-05:00) 
To: The Iceman <icemanle@xxxxxxx> 
Cc: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx 
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] tilting the harp 
 
I suppose this is another one of those....works for me, or not issues.
I happen to agree with Iceman and believe I achieve (my ) best tone with a tip up when pursing.
JMHO

Mike Wilbur



On Oct 8, 2013, at 8:05 AM, The Iceman <icemanle@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> Proper tilting up 45 degrees will decrease tension in the mouth caused by lip pursing.
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> Less tension equals more relaxed attitude and better tone.
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> From: philharpn <philharpn@xxxxxxx>
> To: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Mon, Oct 7, 2013 9:31 pm
> Subject: [Harp-L] tilting the harp
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> I've seen some reference to tilting the harp up or down to improve tone 
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> Personally, I've never noticed any difference from playing the harp level, 
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