Re: Projecting

["Stephen Shaw" <moorcot@xxxxxxx>]

>From: Mudharp@xxxxxxx

>One thing I'm learning, and this took a long time coming, is to play 
>softer.
>Softer but fuller at the same time. From the diaphragm and the belly and 
>the
>whole resonant chamber. I know it's been said before (what hasn't?) but
>standing straight up with your head slightly back and throat open, 
>supporting the
>whole chamber with the diaphragm, volume control seems to become much more
>dynamic. When I remember to do this my projection becomes noticeably more 
>powerful
>acoustically, and with amplified play it just goes through the roof. This
>technique is also the ticket to big expansive tone and gives you subtle 
>control
>over your articulation.
T.A.

That is beautifully put.  You should put it on a poster and have it 
displayed on the wall of every harp teacher.  It can't be said often enough.

Steve

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