Re: [Harp-L] When do YOU use 3 blow?

[Steve Webb <swebb@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I sometimes alternate between 3 blow 2 draw on a turnaround. 
And, airtight bends? If I haven't played for awhile, I have occasionally let out a big snort when I bend a note. I have never had it happen in front of an audience, thankfully.
Steve in Minn.

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> On Feb 7, 2015, at 3:36 PM, John Kerkhoven <solo_danswer@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> As others have indicated, itâs useful for getting some of the air out of your lungs when you would otherwise have a slew of draw notes. And for the 3-6 octave.
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> I also find it great for a country-blues sort of effect, alternating quickly between the full-step bend on the three draw and the three blow. For instance, G-F-G-F on a Bb harp. You can add the Ab as well and do triplets: Ab-G-F Ab-G-F. When you get the hang of it, you can really get going. 
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> Hereâs a demo including a bit of Old Joe Clarke based on an arrangement by Glen Weiser :
> http://www.johnkerkhoven.ca/harp/j_kerkhoven_three-blow_examples.mp3
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> John
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>> When do you use 3 blow?
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>> I am interested in any conscious choices you have made that work for you.
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