Re: [Harp-L] Scales reference for solo tuned chromatic

[Lasse Høi <hoeilasse@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the replys!

I found this:
http://12holechrom.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/chromatic-harmonica-ex-1-major-scales-14.png
I've studied the scales, and the fingerings seem to comply with your rule.

I am a bit skeptical of the F scale though.
-2  3  -3  -3*  5  -5  6  -6

Not only is hole no. 4 completely skipped, he also introduces a breath
change. Maybe the idea is to have some balance in the number of blow vs.
draw?

How would you play this scale?

/Lasse

2012/8/31 Slim Heilpern <slim@xxxxxxxxxx>

> Hi Lasse -
>
> My 2 cents....
>
> A simple rule. If you're trying to play a fast legato run, favor a button
> press over a switch in breath direction, depending on the particular phrase
> you're playing. With practice, the button is much easier to deal with than
> a breath change.
>
> In my playing, this generally translates to mostly draw C's and blow F's,
> but there are of course exceptions.
>
> Hope that helps...
>
> - Slim.
>
> www.SlideManSlim.com
>
> On Aug 30, 2012, at 7:00 AM, Lasse Høi wrote:
>
> > Hello chromatic players!
> >
> > I've been playing diatonic for many years but have recently acquired a
> > chromatic 12-hole in C. I plan to do jazz and classic in every possible
> key
> > at some point.
> >
> > I want to do the groundwork properly first though. Having experience from
> > the diatonic it's easy for me to do both pucker and tongue-block, but
> what
> > I need to get moving is how to play the scales. Now I understand that
> there
> > are several enharmonic tones on this instrument and thus more than one
> way
> > to play a certain scale - what I would really like is some good fixed
> > "fingerings" to start out with.
> >
> > Also, some good rules of thumb for playing pieces with least effort. E.g.
> > if you have a choice between changing air flow or pushing the button
> which
> > one would require less effort? (I would instinctively avoid the button
> > whenever I could because I am still mostly a diatonic player, but I am
> not
> > sure if this is better in the long run)
> >
> > Can anyone offer advice or recommend some books?
>
>