Re: [Harp-L] 3rd position?

John Kapetan <kapetanj4696@xxxxxxxxxxx> · Sat, 28 Sep 2013 04:43:10 +0000 (UTC)

Brendan, 
Thank you so much for the comments you and Winslow made. I had thought that it most likely wouldn't be an easy answer, but goes to show how much more is needed to be learned. Also, playing is sometimes more than 50% a mental thing. Thanks also for the ideas on scale tunings. Unfortunately, because of disability don't think I can handle the chromatic, although maybe there is a way. Going to change my name to the 50-year old novice. Love the advice from this board; always excellent lessons. 

thanks again, john 

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Message: 8 
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 09:06:59 +0100 
From: "Brendan Power" <bren@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] 3rd position? 
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From: John Kapetan > n$B!H(BHi All; Can anyone tell me if Mr Power (I think it 
is him on the clip) is playing 3rd position on this? Thanks: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqJ7-OHmnvc 

Impressive analysis, Winslow! Whew, that was nearly 20 years ago, let me 
think$B!D(B I was using half-valved Hohner 270s chroms then, with my own 
home-made Lexan combs (Lexan is a polycarbonate, the stuff used as $B!F(Bbullet 
proof glass$B!G(B). That's why it looks clear, but not a Hering. 

The tuning would be PowerChromatic, or a version of it: 
http://www.brendan-power.com/harmonicas.php#harps4 

It puts a C chrom into G essentially, with 3 blow as your home note. I 
normally played minor keys in 5th position (Em on a G chrom, which used to 
be a C chrom, if you$B!G(Bre still following me$B!D(B). 

Since this is in Gm, the chrom was likely a Bb (which used to be an Eb$B!D(B) 
Here is the scale: 

1 2 3 4 5$B!D(B.. (Repeating) 
EbF GA BbC CD EbF$B!D(B. 

It might have been this variation: 

1 2 3 4 5$B!D(B.. (Repeating) 
EbF GA BbC BbD EbF$B!D(B. 

All slider notes rise a semitone. The half-valving gives diatonic-type 
interactive reed bending on all the draw notes, which is why it sounds 
closer to a 10 hole harp. 

Hope that helps, 

Brendan Power 
WEBSITES: www.brendan-power.com $B!|(B www.x-reed.com 
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/BrendanPowerMusic 
YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/BrendanPowerMusic 

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Message: 9 
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:16:48 +0100 
From: "Brendan Power" <bren@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
Subject: [Harp-L] Re: 3rd Position 
To: "'harp-l'" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx> 
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Re. my reply: I guess I should call it 4th Position related to the 
PowerChromatic Tuning (not 5th, as stated - that was relating the position 
to hole 1 blow). 

Brendan Power 

WEBSITES: <http://www.brendan-power.com/> www.brendan-power.com $B!|(B 
www.x-reed.com <http://www.x-reed.com/> 

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/BrendanPowerMusic 

YOUTUBE: <http://www.youtube.com/BrendanPowerMusic> 
www.youtube.com/BrendanPowerMusic 

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Message: 10 
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 07:53:43 -0700 (PDT) 
From: Mike <mikefugazzi@xxxxxxxxx> 
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Digitech Element and Element XP 
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Cc: harptalk <harptalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx" 
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On thegearpage.net, a forum member claiming to be a DT rep posted the 
following regarding an exchange about the XP on the 23rd: 

"I see you guys have seen the replacements for the *RP70* and *RP90*: The 
new Element and Element XP, here's what is new: 

New pedal oriented interface 

New switches 

New presets 

New industrial design 

New dedicated headphone output 

New DC power supply 

These improvements are a direct result of polling of our entry-level users, 
we hope we addressed their needs at a very attractive price. 

We are re-building our RP line from the foundation up, these are just the 
first to be released." 

On Monday, September 23, 2013 12:58:53 PM UTC-5, Richard Hunter wrote: 
> 
> Digitech has released a new pair of pedals, the Element and Element XP. 
> From what I can see of the product specs, these pedals represent a 
> replacement for the RP55, digitech's lowest-priced amp modeler. The RP55 
> had the older-generation Digitech chip; this one has the DNA2 chip, 
> digitech's current model, and so includes better delays, reverbs, and other 
> FX. 
> 
> However, I do NOT recommend this pedal for harp players, for several 
> reasons: 
> 1) The Element and Element XP don't have a USB port, so it's impossible 
> either to load pre-configured patches or to back up the device and restore 
> it in the event of a problem. 
> 2) They don't have amp or cab models for the Fender Champ and Bassman, 
> two of the best RP models for harp, and they're missing lots of other 
> harp-friendly models as well. 
> 3) I doubt that they're priced substantially lower than an RP155, which 
> offers a whole lot of harp-friendly amp and cab models, plus USB 
> connectivity for recording and patch backup, at a retail price under $100 
> (and used prices in the neighborhood of a third of that). 
> 
> For all the above reasons, I have no intention of designing patches for 
> these devices. I strongly recommend that harp players seeking a decent amp 
> modeler at the lowest possible price start with the RP155 or RP255, 
> depending on whether or not they want an expression pedal in the package. 
> 
> Regards, Richard Hunter 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> author, "Jazz Harp" 
> latest mp3s and harmonica blog at http://hunterharp.com 
> Myspace http://myspace.com/richardhunterharp 
> Vids at http://www.youtube.com/user/lightninrick 
> more mp3s at http://taxi.com/rhunter 
> Twitter: lightninrick 
> 

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Message: 11 
Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 13:33:38 -0600 
From: Michelle LeFree <mlefree@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Pokey LaFarge, Ryan Koenig on harp + 
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Hello, L'ers! 

I'm posting because I am getting increasingly excited about a band new 
to me, "Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three." 

I'm a sucker for old-timey music, especially when a fine harp player is 
in the mix. Last time I went nuts over a new to me old-timey sound was 
after discovering The WIYOS with Michael Farkas. Still ga-ga over them, 
but Pokey brings an entirely new and unique sound to my ears. 

The really cool thing, and the reason I am writing about this on Harp-L, 
is because the South City Three includes a terrific harmonica player 
with a unique style name of Ryan Koenig who, like Farkas, is also a 
washboard Master. Koenig also plays a mean snare drum when the occasion 
calls for it. 

I'll just testify that my son, a major metal fan who idolizes Les 
Claypool and "Primus" took my advice and took his girlfriend to see 
Pokey et. al. last night in Detroit. He came away reporting that it was 
far and away the best concert he had ever seen. I can't wait until they 
come within driving distance! 

Check this Youtube video that is fairly representative of their act. 
http://youtu.be/NTUBRE4aEwA 

Michelle 

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