RE: [Harp-L] playing with a harp rack
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- Subject: RE: [Harp-L] playing with a harp rack
- From: "Bradford Trainham" <bradford.trainham@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 17:13:54 -0600
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Hi,
I hope this link works, but this is the one I use.
It has only one screw, but somehow, it resists the drift you're describing.
Also, when you play, think about holding the harp steady with your lips.
Somehow, I've learned to do that and still bend even the two-draw, but I
know !!exactly!! What you're talking about with that drift which can be
especially disappointing when you're playing out.
Here's the link, I hope
http://coast2coastmusic.com/cgi-bin/cart/MAKM1641555.html?id=yTSkZ9RD
Brad Trainham
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From: harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf
Of Robert Ross
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 4:02 PM
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Harp-L] playing with a harp rack
I recently bought a Hohner harmonica rack for about $15 or $20. It has a
pretty good design but it only has one thumbscrew - on the right side.
Unfortunately there is no thumbscrew on the left side to reinforce it. I
have a tendency to push on the harp in order to bend notes and the single
thumbscrew is not enough to stop the rack from drifting away from me. Once
it drifts even the slightest bit, bending is impossible for me. Bending the
second hole draw (the root) in cross harp is very difficult for me with the
rack anyway. When I play without the rack I am used to holding it tight
against my mouth in order to bend notes, and I have no problem doing that.
With the rack is another story.
I have 3 questions.
1. Is it advisable to add another thumbscrew in the hopes that the rack will
stand up to the pressure without drifting?
2. Is there another way to bend notes while using the rack that would
eliminate the need to push?
3. Is there a different rack that does stand up to the pressure without
drifting?
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Robert Ross
RobertRossBand@xxxxxxxxx
www.RobertRossBand.com
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