Re: [Harp-L] Chords

[Tom Richardson <DrTRichardson@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks the instruction. 

Tom

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On Jul 8, 2015, at 9:49 AM, Robert Hale <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>> Tom Richardson wrote:
>> 
>> <How do Spirals compare to Country-tuned?  In avoidance of overblows?  In chords?
> 
> âMy comments here refer to Spiral with the fundamental Major scale rooted on draw 2â âand Blow 6.
> (Other placements, shifted left or right, are possible and available.)
> This layout is most relatable for diatonic players with some experience in second position (2P) and for those who work with Melody Maker and Natural Minor from Lee Oskar.
> 
> I have 6 short videos on youtube introducing Spiral and why I think it is SO effective.
> http://trix.ws/RG02m 
> Watch the vid, then request the accompanying PDF by email. (Free)
> 
> COUNTRY
> Spiral places the natural 7th scale tone on Draw 5 like the Country tuned.
> âSpiral also offers the 2nd scale toneâ on Blow 3 like Melody Maker and Paddy Richter, which you would bend Draw 3 on standard harp.
> 
> âCHORDS
> Spiral offers 6 full triads (chords), 3 Major and 3 minor. (See video link) Think Bill Withers' Lean On Me.
> Add fourth hole to triads for Maj7th and minor 7th. Very tasty!
> 
> Standard diatonic contributes to the catalog of American music, primarily in second position (2P). Spiral is NOT a substitute for this historical sound. Spiral DOES offer far more options for single note melodies (with draw bends) and chords. 
> 
> OVERBLOW
> I play all Lee Oskar harps and do not attempt overblows.
> 
> 
> Robert Hale
> Serious Honkage in Arizona
> youtube.com/DUKEofWAIL
> DUKEofWAIL.com
> â