Re: [Harp-L] Draw 2 vs Blow 3 (diatonic)

[Ken Hildebrand <airmojoken@xxxxxxxxx>]

I like to "bounce" back and forth using the 2 draw and 3 blow, as kind of a "percussive" effect.

But the 2 draw is definitely the better of the two... better vibrato with the available bent notes.

Ken H in OH


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 From: Robert Hale <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 2:59 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] Draw 2 vs Blow 3 (diatonic)
 

For 2P playing, Draw 2 is more effective than Blow 3 (same note) because it:

   1. connects fluidly to adjacent notes while still in the Draw
   2. offers bend variations
   3. has a slightly different tone and response

I require that beginning students NOT default to Blow 3.

OF COURSE there are exceptions. But I'm interested to hear how much mileage
and versatility you get from favoring Draw 2 in most 2P blues playing.

What's your input here?

Robert Hale
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