Re: [Harp-L] Bending intonation...the regular kind (pitch matching)

["Hazcon" <Hazcon@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Ah Winslow you are quite correct ,but i just assumed that Mike would know i 
wasn't recommending using an old burnt out 2.50$ harp or a m/m or (fill in)
            I guess i should of added that he check that each note  on the 
reference harps used(G, D Bb), be on concert pitch to give a solid reference 
for the 3 draw bends used as an example ie
Draw 3 on a A harp
G F* F
            Mike(damn you ;-) ) please check that each reference note on 
the harps i mentioned is on pitch and makes cents
Esoterica max
Luv it
Rick
in NZ



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Winslow Yerxa" <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Hazcon" <Hazcon@xxxxxxxxxx>; "Mike Fugazzi" <mfugazzi67@xxxxxxxxx>; 
<harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 11:32 AM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Bending intonation...the regular kind (pitch matching)


> Using other harps as pitch reference can work if all the harps involved
> are in equal temperament and in good tune.
>
> If you're using just temperament or a compromise temperament, or if one
> of the reeds has gone out of tune, it won't work.
>
> Also, good intonation, regardless of the system of temperament, is a
> matter of blending with whomever you're playing with. This will vary
> according to circumstances, and learning to listen and adjust on the
> fly in each playing situation is just as important as matching an
> unvarying reference. The unvarying reference is a good exercise but it
> isn't the ultimate goal.
>
> Winslow
>
> --- Hazcon <Hazcon@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Hey Mike here is a good way to set up a 'pure' chromatic set of notes
> > to
> > practise your bends to if you have a good selection of diatonics.
> > As an example.
> >    Take a G harp and record yourself blowing* the 4 hole for (say)5
> > seconds,then a D harp,blow r the 2 hole,5 secs, and then a Bb and
> > blow 3 as
> > above.
> >                You then have 3 pure tones (in the right pitch)of all
> > the
> > draw bends in hole 3 on an A harp to play along with to
> > 'tune ' your ear.
> >                  You can do the same thing for any combination of
> > bends you
> > like.Sure beats playing along to a pitch machine.
> > * using blow notes probably helps to get better pure intonation than
> > using
> > draw notes.
> > Rick
> > in NZ
> >  ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Mike Fugazzi" <mfugazzi67@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > My conclusion is I need to learn to finess them more
> > > then I do.  It would be great to have sound samples of
> > > a really awesome player playing the chromatic scale at
> > > a slow pace.  Somebody who is spot on with their tone,
> > > intonation, and timbre.
> > >
> >
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