[Harp-L] Chrometta

["Chris Hammond" <dawgawntired@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have been spending some time sharpening my chromatic playing.  A huge 
revelation early on was realizing that guys like Clarke, George Smith, 
Piazza, Gruenling, etc... use a large embochure with tongue block for the 
big fat octaves and intervals.  Here is where I have been having some 
problems.  After extensive playing I start to get an ache in the jaw.  I 
play CX-12's and a 280.  It is much more noticable on the CX-12, but the 
seal is hugely better than the 280.  The chrometta harps look like they more 
closely resemble the Golden Melody harps I mainly play.  Has anyone out 
there tried these out and have anything to say about their use in a George 
Smith style of play?  Anybody have any suggestions regarding the jaw pain 
thing?

Thanks
Chris

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