Re: [Harp-L] Questions for chromatic players

[michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>]

Joe is right as usual, learning to read music on the chrome can be
very helpful as tunes in different keys will force you to learn your
way around the instrument.
Michael Rubin
Michaelrubinharmonica.com

On 1/16/10, joe leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> On Jan 16, 2010, at 11:24 AM, Doug Parrish wrote:
>
> >
> > 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?
> >
>
> I think it does become instinctive. I generally use the B# a lot of the time
> (by default) so that I don't land on the wrong C and then start out a new
> phrase FROM the wrong C and consequently hit the next note WRONG. The B# and
> E# can REALLY be your friend.
>
> > 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?
> >
>
> Most teachers recommend scales. This is fine but you can also use tunes. Why
> do I say this? Well look in any Belwyn or Rubank instructional books for
> flute, clarinet, trumpet and so forth. You will notice that they eventually
> have you playing new tunes AS you are learning the new notes. The idea being
> that you FIND the note, you play the note. You do the note in whole tones,
> half tones, quarter tones, eighth tones. THEN use the new note IN a tune.
> This way you don't get bored JUST blowing notes. Me? I would do both if I
> were you (OR starting over).
>
> >  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.
> >
>
> I carry a set of diatonics plus a few of my specials and usually 4 chromos.
> All in a clarinet case.
>
>
> > Thanks and regards.  I've been a lurker here for over three years, and
> have learned a lot.  Doug Parrish
> >
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