[Harp-L] Standing at the chromatic

["John F. Potts" <hvyj@xxxxxxx>]

	I'm the guy who submitted the post about the difficulties I  
experience trying to play the standard chromatic.  The problem I have  
is not that I expect it to be the same as the diatonic.  I know what  
the differences are and I have a reasonable understanding of how the  
chromatic works.  BUT, if I'm improvising at a medium or fast tempo I  
tend to "lose my place."  I'm frequently unable to keep track of what  
note I am playing by ear alone. And, if I hit the button at the wrong  
time, it's a mistake everyone in the room will notice.
	 I don't have a problem keeping track of where i am on the diatonic  
because 1) there are fewer holes on the diatonic and 2) since most of  
the intervals on a diatonic are different, each hole has a different  
"feel" in the mouth to an experienced player.
	Other than ear training (which I could probably use) does anyone  
have any suggestions on how to keep track of where you are when  
improvising on a chrom at fast tempo?
	JP