[Harp-L] Questions for chromatic players





Thank you John and Smo-Joe,
I can relate "positions" and breath patterns on the diatonic to the keys on a chromatic, and I do play pos 1, 2, and 3, but I think the problem I'd like to work out is how to deal with not just the sharps and flats, but to memorize where the duplicate notes fall in each new key that I learn on a my "C" chromo (ie: holes 4-5 and 8-9 etc.). Does that become instinctive enough to not stumble with a moderate or fast beat?
Are scales the best way to practice other keys, or should one just jump into a few fun songs and keep moving up a hole every month and work them out? I'm hoping some of you on Harp L who play multiple keys on one chromo can offer your experience and degree of practice needed. I can't afford more chromatics nor do I want to carry them around along with my diatonics.
Thanks and regards. I've been a lurker here for over three years, and have learned a lot. Doug Parrish





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