[Harp-L] Re: Chromatic player

[SONNYTONE@xxxxxxx]

The felllow I met last night who could play the snot out of the chromatic  is 
Charles  Spranklin, does anyone know him, heard him. He gets together with 
all the  diatonic/chromatic heavies from NYC once a week. Gallison, you name 
them, he's  there with them. He is well into his 70's, as I do not overblow, it 
was a very  humbling experience to trade off with him. It has made me seriously 
considering  having my harps built with the 5 draw up a half step, like Lee 
does on his  harps, but he always takes the 3 blow up so it does not allow the 
blues 3/6  chord. That is if you want to stay somewhat traditional style, to 
each their  own. I believe if you have that 5 draw raised a half step, you 
would then be  able to bend it back down, anyone shed any light on that, I know it 
has to do  with the relation to the 5 blow note.  Thanks



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