Re: [Harp-L] talking techniques again

[Emile Damico <oatss_oatflakes@xxxxxxxxx>]

On an out of the box Golden Melody in C to get the Bb in 3 draw dead on in tune
I have to sacrifice some tone. Playing it slightly flat adds greatly to the tone.

With my C custom GM made by Al Price I can get it in tune without the
tone loss. 

Diggs

--- On Fri, 9/4/09, Alexander Savelyev <Alexander.Savelyev@xxxxxxxx> wrote:

From: Alexander Savelyev <Alexander.Savelyev@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] talking techniques again
To: IcemanLE@xxxxxxx, "John F. Potts" <hvyj@xxxxxxx>
Cc: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Date: Friday, September 4, 2009, 10:59 AM

and i second the statement about the quality of equipment - the level of 'relalcintrancy' of a 3 draw reed on a particular harp model is critical.  I'm convinced that one has to use the harp in relatively low keys like A and Bb to really develop the skill of hitting the right bent note at the right time. and harp brand/model matters a lot too. 



>>> "John F. Potts" <hvyj@xxxxxxx> 04/09/2009 17:25 >>>
True confession:  i can hit a blue third consistently and i am  
getting pretty decent hitting the draw 3 whole step bend and the draw  
3 step and a half bend on pitch.  I have MUCH more difficultly  
hitting the draw 3 half step bend with consistent accuracy.  I often  
slide past it down to the whole step bend.  That's one reason i never  
attempt to play minor in second position..

But, on a custom harp or a Suzuki Fabulous i am seem to be able to  
play that note with more precision.  i'm not blaming the equipment  
for my own shortcomings. But t one thing a custom harp or a really  
high end help will help a player do: hit all the bends with greater  
precision more easily.

JP
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