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

[Michael Rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>]

In third position: 3-***, 3, 2-**, 1-.  And a myriad of other places.

On Sat, Feb 7, 2015 at 6:55 PM, Steve Webb <swebb@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> 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.
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Feb 7, 2015, at 3:36 PM, John Kerkhoven <solo_danswer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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
> >
> > John
> >
> >
> >
> >> When do you use 3 blow?
> >>
> >> I am interested in any conscious choices you have made that work for
> you.
> >
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