[Harp-L] breathing patterns

[Roscoharp@xxxxxxx]

Hey list,
 I use a lot of breathing patterns in my fast playing. I used to practice 
co-ordinating breathing patterns with harp movements a lot. The co-ordination is 
as important as the breathing pattern. Now I've gotten to the point that I 
really only move my bottom jaw & lip when I'm doing really blazing passages 
across three or four holes on the harp. When you can string these patterns together 
from the bottom of the harp to the top & back down, you can play pretty 
amazing runs. Just be careful that the notes fit the music. 
  (shameless plug follows):
 I usually wind up demonstrating this technique at Buckeye & SPAH at my table 
at Joe Filisko's teach-in. BTW, if anyone is on the fence about attending a 
harp festival, I highly recommend these two. At Filisko's teach-ins, you can 
pick the brains of many of the world's greatest players. I only wish I could 
leave my table periodically & learn from the many great pros that contribute to 
these teach-ins.


later, Rosco
maybe august