Re: [Harp-L] RE: Blowing too hard....

[MundHarp@xxxxxxx]

chriscanning@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
<< with the encouragement of this list I
have been  experimenting with blowing softer
>>
 
Of course "Dynamics" are vital to good music." Loud/Soft/Loud." and so  on.
 
Since I was 13 years old, I've mostly played amplified. But in recent  years 
I've played 100% (amplified) but MUCH softer than in the past, I've let  the 
amp make up the volume. This has extended the life of my instruments,  perhaps 
500%....
 
But I've just joined a TOTALY acoustic group, 2 fiddles and a rhythm  
acoustic jumbo guitar. 
 
There is a cultural objection to my using my usual Fender Blues Deluxe 40  
watt amplifiers, or a pa system...
 
So I have to compete acoustically with 2 violins... ! violin on it's own,  
would be 2 x as loud as most harmonicas!
 
Perhaps at my next gig I'll take my baby battery "Pig Nose"...
 
"Balance" between instruments is ALWAYS a problem, whatever the style of  
music.
 
Best wishes
John Walden
London
England.