Re: [Harp-L] OB, CX or XB?

[fjm <mktspot@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

One of the striking things about most chromaticly played overblow 
harmonica stylings and to a slightly lesser degree conventional button 
chromatic playing is the lack of chords.  Simply put some people use the 
ability to play chords on the harmonica as a means of musical 
expression.  Rather than a musical parlour trick the use of alternately 
tuned harmonicas is simply a way to acheive one's personal musical 
expression.  I think it's why we all flail about somewhat trying to find 
a way to play what's in our heads.  Pick a convention and there's a 
player of enormous talent, usually several.  Musical expressiveness is 
where you find it.  I must say that out of all of this posturing and 
preening several gems of wisdom have emerged.  I've certainly been glad 
I've taken the time to wade through it all to find them.  fjm