[Harp-L] Comparisons



I can't watch the video in question, but I would hope a custom harmonica sounds better than a stock model one--the personlizes set up, tuning and the like should make the custom easier and more comfortable to play, which is usually reflected in the sound.

But, all this is meaningless. Ben knows which harp he is playing so could easily be changing how he plays to reflect this unconsciously-- the same way you unconsciously change embouchure and the like when playing a higher and a lower pitched harp.

Worse yet for comparisons, I think I'm safe in assuming (and if I'm wrong it's because I can't see the video for now) the viewer or listener knows which is which. No matter how objective the listener is trying to be, that knowledge is horribly corruptive and cannot be un-known. It will reflect in what we percieve, what we think we hear as oppossed to what we might actually hear (often but not always the same thing).

Not being able to watch I can't say for myself, but these are a few general thoughts that come to my mind whenever similar YouTube comparisons have come up.



JR Ross



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