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

[Elizabeth Hess <TrackHarpL@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

PT,
That is exactly what I wanted to know.  Thank you.
Elizabeth

On Jan 15, 2012, at 3:08 PM, harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> 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