RE: [Harp-L] Richard Hunter's Jazz Harp Book- "So What" solo

["Michael Peloquin" <peloquinharp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> From: Slidelicks@xxxxxxx
> I am working on the Miles Davis solo on "So What", using the transcription
> from Richard Hunter's "Jazz Harp" book. In a number of places, phrases  
> that
> use the notes C, B and A are notated using a Blow-Draw-Draw articulation
> without engaging the slide. Wouldn't it be more horn-like to engage the 
> slide to
> produce the "C" and then use a breathing pattern of Draw-Draw-Draw?

B# & E# are preferable in many situations and should be practiced. They may 
less natural (no pun intended) at first, but they can greatly improve your 
legato playing and flow.

Michael Peloquin
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