RE: [Harp-L] The Nearness of You/2 & 3 Bends



Sometimes I find that in playing new melodies I discover the extra benefit of a training exercise. Playing "The Nearness of You" in 3rd position demands precise and fluid attack on the various 2 & 3 bends, both hitting them pre-bent and sliding into them. I think beginning and intermediate players might find this kind of tune-oriented approach to learning precise bends more rewarding (and instructive) then simply drilling on them in the abstract.

Peace and Respect
Johnny T


This is what I've always said. Not just for getting bends spot on the way you want them but also for the nasty little runs of notes that you sometimes get in fiddle tunes. Far better, and much more fun, to master the techniques in the context of a good tune than to do dry old exercises - especially if, like me, you're doing it for fun and don't make much money from it. Try nailing the blow-bend on a G XB40 in the second part of "Sailor's Hornpipe!"

Steve

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