Re: [Harp-L] Which hand holds the Chrom?

[joe leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mar 14, 2011, at 10:45 PM, dmf273@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

> Watching Wim's latest video on horizontal movement, I'm surprised  
> to see that he teaches that right handed people should hold the  
> chromatic in their left hand and control movement with the left  
> elbow moving up and down while the wrist stays locked. I wouldn't  
> presume to disagree with him. I'm just surprised to learn that is  
> the recommended way. Is that what most accomplished players do?  
> Being right handed, I feel like a klutz trying to control the harp  
> with my left hand.

Most craftsmen that are right handed use their left hand as a (quasi)  
vice. Like controlling a board while the right hand saws it.
Scenario 2: crabs have a large claw and a small one. The left puts a  
crushing controlling grip on the prey while the right picks it to  
pieces.
Scenario 3: A sign board carver controls the angle of the chisels  
with the left hand while the right delivers precision taps with a  
mallet.
Scenario 4: If you have ever worked with your hands and are right  
handed, your left will register higher on a gripmeter.
conclusion....this is normal.

smo-joe