[Harp-L] re: Demonstration clips on half valving and my bending technique

[PT Gazell <pt@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Message: 12
Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:01:21 -0500
From: Elizabeth Hess <TrackHarpL@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Demonstration clips on half valving and my
    bending    technique
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx

Elizabeth,

While it is possible to play in any key on a Gazell method Half valved (or
any half valved) diatonic, it becomes more of a challenge and somewhat of a
parlor trick when one tries to play in Db on a C harmonica for instance. It
is doable, but very difficult and not very entertaining. So in answer to
your question, I make that decision based on how I can best play the song
and entertain the audience. I play mostly in 2nd position but also use 1st
position. My primary position for minor keys is 5th. I also use 12th for
certain melodies. 4th position on the top octave works well on a lot of
songs as well. But again, my first concern is how can I play the song
convincingly and entertain the audience, because they don¹t understand
positions and could care less.

I hope this answers you question,

PT Gazell



Those were wonderful, PT.  Thank you for sharing them.

I find myself wondering, since you clearly  *can*  play one harp in any and
every key, do you?  Or do you choose different Gazell harps for different
keys and/or songs, and if so, what informs those decisions?

Elizabeth


On Jan 13, 2012, at 8:01 PM, harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> From: PT Gazell <pt@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: January 13, 2012 11:09:23 AM EST
> To: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Demonstration clips on half valving and my bending technique
> 
> 
> Hey folks,
> 
> Here is the half valved demonstration video and the follow up clip where I
> discuss my bending technique and how it translates to half valved diatonic.
> 
> http://youtu.be/KhkjMsorjwY <http://youtu.be/KhkjMsorjwY>
> 
> http://youtu.be/DDamyfcArEA
> 
> For more info and to order Gazell Method diatonics visit:
> 
> http://www.ptgazell.com/Gazell_Method_Harmonics.html
> <http://www.ptgazell.com/Gazell_Method_Harmonics.html>
> 
> Thanks
> 
> PT

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