Re: [Harp-L] harmonica terminology



Now we just have to work on the something to describe "Huff and Puff."  ;-)

-David

On Sun, Jan 24, 2010 at 8:50 AM, Doug <mr4chnt@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I can see how I might use your sugggestion in other situations but here I
> am writing about all the mechanical bits and pieces and how they interact.
>  In this situation the word 'postition' is already called upon when
> discussing the position of springs, slides, etc.
>
> Thanks though,
>
> Doug H
>  ----- Original Message -----
>  From: John Mooney
>  To: 'Doug' ; 'Harp L'
>  Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2010 6:34 AM
>  Subject: RE: [Harp-L] harmonica terminology
>
>
>  In my presentations covering the design of the chromatic
>  harmonica, I use the term "positions" as in, "each hole, or
>  position, has four notes available to the player".  From
>  then on during the presentation I use the term "position".
>  Works for us.
>
>
>  John Mooney
>  The Villages Harmonica Band
>  1830 Athens Lane
>  The Villages, FL 32162
>  352.396.1014
>
>
>
>  -----Original Message-----
>  From: Doug [mailto:mr4chnt@xxxxxxxxx]
>  Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2010 10:18 PM
>  To: Harp L
>  Subject: [Harp-L] harmonica terminology
>
>  I am wondering if there is a more refined term in use than
>  'hole' to describe where we huff and puff on a harmonica,
>  especially in reference to the chromatic or other harmonicas
>  with a mouthpiece.
>
>  Or if there is no good term in use, do you have any
>  suggestions?
>
>  Port, vent, aperture, opening, channel ???
>
>  Since I'd be very surprised if there are no suggestions . .
>  . thanks in advance!
>
>  Doug H
>
>
>
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