RE: [Harp-L] 5 & 7 bends

["Chris Michalek" <Chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I tend to center my playing on the espressiveness found in those two
holes.  It's one of the primary reasons I like playing in 3rd, 12th
and 11th positions. Those holes are also the best starting point for
developing a true vibrato.  



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>---- Original Message ----
>From: paul_bowering@xxxxxxxxx
>To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: RE: [Harp-L] 5 & 7 bends
>Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 08:59:19 -0700 (PDT)
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>>In my first go round with the instrument some years
>>back the available literature (not much) always
>>cautioned against bending on holes 5 & 7. Either
>>because it couldn't be done or would wreck the harp.
>>We now better understand harp physics and mechanics.
>>Any reed can be unduly stressed by trying to bend to
>>its limits; a little above the lower pitched reed. 
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>>I really like the blow bend 7 for expression. As long
>>as I'm gentle is it okay to bend between that semitone
>>separation? Or is the concensus that any bending on
>>that hole will push the reed to its limit and cause it
>>to fail prematurely?
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>>Paul
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Chris Michalek

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