[Harp-L] re:shortlychromatic
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- Subject: [Harp-L] re:shortlychromatic
- From: Michael Rubin <rubinmichael@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 9 Dec 2006 11:55:08 -0800 (PST)
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Sorry for misspelling Bulldogge.
Okay, by your definition, no one plays fully chromatic. I do play in 8th position, although it is a toughie.
Still, I disagree with your definition in terms of what "playing" is. I think it has more to do with making sounds that you like, not creating a sound that would get one into the symphony. I didn't pick up harp because it sounds perfect. IMO, part of the problem with overblowers is their incessant need to be on pitch. Doesn't sound like a harmonica after awhile. And equal tuning, like a Golden Melody or a Lee Oskar? I don't like it. If I want a pretty sound I'll play certain positions or chromatic. But if I want to create new melodic lines informed by the restrictions of the positions and rock out with some raw diatonic sounds, I'll play diatonic fully chromatically!
Michael Rubin
Michaelrubinharmonica.com
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