[Harp-L] pitch interference and organ trios

[Jonathan Ross <jross38@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

In regards to both Richard and Michael's posts.

Organs and Hammonds can often play pitches in the melody normally  
associated with the bassline.  This can indeed be a problem in terms  
of clarity, but rarely in an organ trio where the Hammond is called  
on to play both melody, harmony and bass at once.  Same when organs  
play solo.  But, it's interesting to hear how people usually use  
Hammonds in larger settings--usually higher drawbar settings, no bass  
pedals and a lot less left-hand basswork as well.

How this relates to harmonica: with the POG or other dividers you can  
often get into other ranges than normal, both higher and lower.  So  
while it may thicken up your own sound, it is worth noticing when and  
how that thickening might interfere with others and be more aware of  
pitch range because you are so greatly expanding yours.  Thus, using  
a POG in a guitar and harp duo you probably can take up a much bigger  
sonic footprint than in a large band.  Which is true of how most  
people play as well--harmonica players in duos tend to be a lot more  
active and sit out a lot less than in bigger bands.







JR Ross