[Harp-L] Meanwhile Over On the Musician Forums..

[Laurent Vigouroux]

Hello Greg

Good point __
This is exactly what we are trying to do at planetharmonica.com.
The diatonic harmonica is an instrument experiencing a major evolution. Thanks to the unlocking of the overblows/draws, diatonic players can now play complex music (in terms of harmony) and we encourage this.

On the other side, a good understanding of the customization process is key to (really) unlock chromatic playing on a diatonic. So discussing customization techniques is also important.

Le 16/01/2019 16:27, « Harp-L au nom de Greg Jones » <harp-l-bounces at xxxxx au nom de Greg at xxxxx> a écrit :

    While the piano players are debating whether or not to add a
    half-diminished chord to their progression or discussing whether the left
    hand should play a root bass note when there is a stand up player in the
    trio, we harmonica players are 20 years into forums and still discussing
    which $50 harmonica is best.
    
    The guitar players are talking about moving chord lines, blending the
    comping styles of Freddie Green and Eldon Shamblin or whether to omit the
    3rd or 5th note in a chord when playing a dominant 7th triad, we're still
    stuck on whether that comb makes a difference in tone.
    
    There HAS to be more to our instrument and I can't possibly imagine how the
    senseless dwelling and debating on forums contributes to the joy of making
    music.
    
    Is it possibly time that we move on?
    That I, IV V in (E) is sure getting a little repetitive.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    *Greg Jones*
    *16:23 Harmonicas*
    Web Site:        1623customharmonicas.com
    Repairs:
     http://www.1623customharmonicas.com/seydel-diatonic--chromatic-repair
    <http://www.1623customharmonicas.com/seydel-diatonic--chromatic-repair>