Re: [Harp-L] glaucoma concerns/force

[Emile Damico <oatss_oatflakes@xxxxxxxxx>]

I think of focus more than force. More akin to martial arts.

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--- On Thu, 12/18/08, michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
From: michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] glaucoma concerns
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Date: Thursday, December 18, 2008, 10:42 AM

It's not force, it's feeling.  Look Larry, I agree with you that
playing softly and or with finesse is appropriate for most harp
playing, but sometimes I want to feel all my body's and spirit's
energy playing in a forceful manner.  It is the only way to release
certain energies.  Plus, I think it sounds good.  The players who
always use finesse tend to leave me cold as a listener.
Michael Rubin
Michaelrubinharmonica.com

On 12/18/08, IcemanLE@xxxxxxx <IcemanLE@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> If one were to adjust the approach to diatonic away from BLOW/SUCK or
> BLOW/DRAW and towards INHALE/EXHALE, these health concerns would diminish.
>
> I describe it to my students as moving away from "whistling
energy" and
> embracing "humming energy".
>
> It's not FORCE, but FINESSE.
>
> The Iceman
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