Re: [Harp-L] 12 position, Overblows, and why I like harp

["Chris Michalek" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I think 11th is one of the most expressive positions on the harp. It's has everything in terms of straight notes, bends and obs. Anyone who was at SPAH and heard me play at the Suzuki seminar confirm how that position seems to be ultimate mix of blues, jazzy and funky.

Next on my list of favortie positions is 3rd follwed by 12th. I rarely play in 2nd or 1st as it makes the harmonica sound too much like a harmonica and I can't stand that!

Another position I've been working on since SPAH is 6th.  george brooks brought it to my attention and I think it's awesome and very very under-rated. 





>-----Original Message-----
>From: Mike Fugazzi [mailto:mfugazzi67@xxxxxxxxx]
>Sent: Friday, December 15, 2006 08:10 AM
>To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [Harp-L] 12 position, Overblows, and why I like harp
>
>In reading the posts about 12th, especially a great
>one on relative minors, I got to thinking...  
>
>I don't like playing positions that don't have bends
>or obs.  In my mind, they lack all the soul and
>inflection that the bends give me.  And you know what?
> My favorite harp songs all have the harper wailing on
>some bends too!
>
>I've been playing a fair amount of 4th lately, but
>realize I like 3rd way more because there are jucier
>bends.  I like those "un" natural notes!
>
>I also never start a song in 1st.  I'd rather struggle
>with 12th or 11th.  And I usually struggle with those.
>
>Maybe I am just weird?  Maybe I just have to be
>difficult?  Maybe the bends slow me down so I don't
>turn into a speed demon? That makes sense for why I
>play harmonica and not guitar or sax.
>
>
>
>
>
>Mike Fugazzi
>vocals/harmonica
>
>http://www.myspace.com/mikefugazzi
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>as much as it needs another Elvis impersonator."
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