RE: [Harp-L] bends on 5 and 7

["Chris Michalek" <Chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I wouldn't worry about blowing out draw 5 or blow 7.  I probably use
these holes more than anybody and I have only blown out six five
draws and one 7 blow in my past 17 years of playing.  I also doubt
the blown reads are from regular playing - the problems are more than
likely caused by OB/OD'ing.  It's also no coincidence to me that
these blown holes are usually on my A harp where I would playing
Arabic music in the key of C.

I have more trouble with draw 4 and 6 than anything else.

Have at it without fear!!


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>---- Original Message ----
>From: yeehaw@xxxxxxxxxx
>To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: RE: [Harp-L] bends on 5 and 7
>Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2005 11:23:25 -0400 (EDT)
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>>Hi Everyone,
>>Although I do not want to discourage getting expressiveness from the
>draw
>>reed on 5 and blow reed on 7, on the regular tuned diatonic harp, I
>would
>>like to point out that the regular bends are designed to get
>whatever note
>>lay between the blow and draw reeds. (not really designed, but more
>of an
>>accident) There is only 1/2 step difference between the blow and
>draw in
>>holes 5 and 7. That would mean that there isn't any real note there.
>>I believe that for most people, the 5 draw reed is the one that
>>"blows out" the most.
>>Of course there are exceptions! The 5 overblow, 7 overdraw, altered
>>tunings, and players that tend to blow out different reeds, and
>players
>>that hardly ever blow out a reed.
>>Some people on this list don't understand about the overblows and
>>overdraws. That is a whole new topic and it combines mastering
>several
>>techniques at the same time.
>>I am not trying to disagree with the Iceman and Chris. These guys
>are
>>masters of the harmonica and they always give good advice, however I
>>believe that if allot of people reading about this begin bending the
>5
>>draw, it will cost you money.
>>All the best,
>>Bob Meehan
>>web site bobmeehan.net
>>
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Chris Michalek

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