[Harp-L] Re: Overdraw overbend overblow - now upbend

[BluzeHarp@xxxxxxx]

I agree with Michael and again propose that the term 'upbend' be  adopted 
to replace all terms such as overblows,  overdraws or overbends.  Upbend is 
brief and to the  point, more accurately descriptive, and therefore much less 
 confusing than the current vernacular.  
 
The description needn't be further complicated by blow &  draw 
considerations.  Just as with conventional bends that lower pitch,  upbends can only be 
employed in a particular hole depending on whether you  are blowing or 
drawing.  We do not  typically distinguish 'normal' bends on the basis of blow or 
 draw when describing them, we just call it a bend.  Why then is  there a 
need to make this distinction with the reverse technique?    Just as with 
conventional bends, a seasoned player knows where a blow  or draw upbend is 
available, and just as with conventional bends a  beginner can be further 
instructed when the need is  present. 
 
Anyone else like the term upbend?  Anyone hate it?  Any  other thoughts or 
proposals for refining  this terminology?   This needs fixing, there's 
growing  concern that the continued use of the confusing terms will cause the 
earth to  tilt off axis, and thus eliminate the proven 'death ray' effect 
produced by  our instruments.  Invading aliens will surely then move  in and 
force us all to play banjos!  SPAH would  become SPAB   -shudder-
 
Christopher Richards
Twin Tone Microphones - Tone Defender Cables
Harmonicaplanet.com
 
 
 
In a message dated 2/10/2014 1:10:38 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx writes:

Perhaps  a better term for bending would be descended bend and a better term
for  overblows  would be ascended bend.  But I guarantee there would  be
problems with that as well.  These are the terms we use, I suggest  taking
the time to make sure you understand and are speaking them correctly  and
move on from there.
Michael  Rubin