[Harp-L] Re: Seydel Easy Third

[Richard Hunter <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Paul Davies wrote:
> I just posted my first U -tube ever using an Seydel "Easy Third"  
> tuned harp.  Its a 12 hole D tuned harp with draw holes on the  
> bottom and in the first octave tuned to Em.  Nice harp!!!! Check it  
> out.  It's a Reggae harp.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYi49VELvIs
>

Great piece, beautifully played.  Love the range of textures, you can really hear the differences in the way the melody is played versus the chordal accompaniment--even when they're played together. Terrific rhythmic precision.  Strong sense of fun throughout. Seems a little uptempo for Reggae, but the sunny feeling of the piece is certainly in the Reggae domain.  

The chorded melodies sound great too.  It's obviously a very nice tuning.  Did you create it?  

Regards, Richard Hunter

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