Re: [Harp-L] Chords

[Rick Dempster <rickdempster33@xxxxxxxxx>]

Very wise, Richard. Attempting to OB a Lee Oskar harp is bound to end in
disaster.
RD

On 9 July 2015 at 02:49, 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
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