[Harp-L] Re: Harp-L Digest, Vol 94, Issue 25

[Bill Eborn <eborn.bill@xxxxxxxxx>]

Chris Mastakas wrote:

> Is it necessary  to learn how to over blow the 5 hole? Is not the same
> note attainable on the 6 straight blow, as a 5 hole over blow?
>
> Sorry Chris, 5ob on a standard tuned C harp gives you the F# not the G, so
> useful for blues players, as you then have the major 3rd on the V chord in
> 2nd position and the 9th in 5th position.




> I think it probably is a bit harder to play and more susceptible to wear
> and tear in my experience,  because like with 7od there is no bend on that
> reed in standard tuning.  Which could be why Sebastien Charlier often uses
> what he describes as Lydian tuning, which i think is the same as country
> tuning, where the 5 draw reed is tuned up half a step, an OB then would give
> you the G on a C harp.


Bill