Re: [Harp-L] OB Tone and Intonation

[icemanle@xxxxxxx]

My reality lies somewhat between George and Chris. I've always told students to go for the OB's. This is nothing new. 
 
The other reality is that, no matter how much is done, there still seems to be - something - missing from the "Overs" that is there in the "Givens" and "Regular Bends". Therefore, I try to be clever in my improv's and place the "Overs" in less obtrusive places with intent to creating my lines. There are times when it has worked so well that harmonica players thought I'd "Overed" when I never did, based on the melodic idea.
 
In working out heads of tunes, I will choose a position that exposes the "Overs" the least as a first approach. This will change as time goes on. This also changes depending on my mood and how "on top of it" I'm feeling in any given moment.
 
There is no "Correct Approach", just differences of opinion. I'm glad that George feels that my opinion is, at times, in line with his. 
 
My playing is always inevitably improving based on my "Plateau Busters" concepts. (koff, IMO).
 
The Iceman
 
 
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From: gbrooks1@xxxxxxxxx


I am glad to see that Larry Eisenberg, who seems to have a great deal of credibility on this List, is now dispensing similar advice ("Same goes for OB in my more advanced students. Be proud of it."). At SPAH in Dallas, Larry told me his approach was to largely avoid exposed OBs and, if I am not mistaken, he has posted in the past to similar effect.  Now that he has adopted what I consider to be the correct approach, I am eager to hear the inevitable improvement in his playing. 
 
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