[Harp-L] Chromatic KEY choices, NOW overblow

[Laurent Vigouroux]

>If an harp is properly set up, overblows are not difficult. 
>The tongue position is the same for bends and overblows
Completely true. Actually, for a complete beginner, overblows are not more difficult than some bends (especially in hole 3).

I would just stress out that you've got to use the proper technique for the bending. If you obtain the bend by using the throat instead of the tongue, i'm not sure the overblow would pop out by reversing the breath

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De : Harp-L [mailto:harp-l-bounces at xxxxx] De la part de Sébastien Frémal
Envoyé : 16 mars 2017 13:05
À : Robert Hale <robert at xxxxx>
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Objet : Re: [Harp-L] Chromatic KEY choices, NOW overblow

Overnotes are definitely not the final measure, it's just the beginning :p I mean, once you get them, you can learn how to play in every tonality with only one harp, you can study jazz scales, klezmer scales, bebop licks... No one ever reach the final measure :)

If one can perfectly bend notes but can't overblow, it's mostly because their harp is badly or not set up. If an harp is properly set up, overblows are not difficult. The tongue position is the same for bends and overblows
: if you draw, you get the bend note, if you blow you get the overblow (I sometimes have fun buy switching from bend to overblow by switching my breath direction :) ). If it's not the case, you should look at how to gap your reeds :)

2017-03-15 19:39 GMT+01:00 Robert Hale <robert at xxxxx>:

> On Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 11:01 AM, Ron Burton <aussierwb at xxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> > I still can't overblow
>
>
> ​Let all harp-list readers know: Overblow is ONE of many techniques.
> Stunning when well done.
>
> ​Music and learning harp is to be loved and enjoyed along the path. 
> Just because it is difficult to accomplish (skill to learn and precise 
> harp
> setup) doesn't mean it is the final measure and rank of worthiness in 
> a harp player. [thank goodness!] I have met players who travel with 
> this self-image.
>
> Rock on, and love the work!
>
> Robert Hale
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