Re: Hi (and some questions)

[timm@xxxxxxxxxx (Tim Moody)]

>So I have a couple of questions: 1) I know very close to nothing about
>the arrangement of notes, different positions, how to move from 
>key to key, etc.  All I know is a) if I blow/draw this hole b) I 
>get this sound.  Do I need to study all this musical theory to
>progress in my harp playing or can I just keep banging away at
>whatever feels right?
Need to? You don't need to, but it doesn't hurt and is highly reccomended!!

>Second, What is an overblow?  I've heard it mentioned a few times
>here but haven't heard how to do it or what it should sound like.
Don't worry about those pesky things yet. :-)  You'll get to them in the 
advanced lessons!

>Third, why don't they use some decent damn screws to hold the cover
>plates on?!?
Harp makers are cheaper than harp players, believe it or not.

>Fourth, _are_ there any good books on harp playing?  
A few, and everyone has their favorite. You should get a catalog from someone 
like Kevins Harps and see what is available.

>Fifth, tounge-blocking vs. lipping?  Which should I focus on.  I've
>yet to have any luck with tounge-blocking but have heard that 
>recommended.  Should I be practicing that?
You will need to tongue block for chording techniques. Some people do a 
mixture of both, lippin' for single notes and tonguein' for chords.

>-Ed.


Good luck.
Tim