Re: Harp holding / Problem?

[Barry Schaede <barrys@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Well Craig we have something in common.  I hold the harmonica in my right 
and cup with my left.  I also play with the numbers up and the low notes 
on the left.  I also end up with the harmonica at an extreme angle to my 
mouth.  45 degrees or more.  It's never been a problem for me.  I play 64 
chromatics almost straight up and down.  A lot of people who hold in 
their right hand play the harmonica upside down.  Low notes on the 
right.  I believe William Clarke does this.  I have a friend that learned 
this way because the 1st harmonica he got was put together wrong.  The 
covers were reversed.  By the time he got his 2nd harmonica (6 months 
later) it was too late he couldn't change.  For the first couple of years 
i played I used to be able to play with equal facility with the low notes 
on the right or left.  FJM