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Forgot my favorite harp
Forgot my favorite harp
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LeonStagg
37 posts
Nov 12, 2009
7:28 AM
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I was in my truck last week, waiting to start work. I reached for my current favorite harp, a Seydel Silver in the key of C. ( I am working through some of David Barrett's Masterclass stuff and most of it is in 2nd position, key of G) Much to my dissapointment, I had forgotten my harp, first time I've ever done that.
I dug around in my truck and found one of my old Special 20s. Oh well, I thought, better than nothing. I had one of the best playing sessions in recent memory on that "back-up" harp. It had a different feel, but I was diggin it. Some of the areas where I was a little rough seemed to smooth out. It was a great experience.
This little mixup really opened my eyes about keeping my mind open. I was sort of caught up in a one-dimensional approach to my playing, gotta keep moving and trying to develop. Can't remain static, must keep learning.
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KingoBad
134 posts
Nov 12, 2009
6:22 PM
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How did changing you harp change your one dimensional approach to playing?
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LeonStagg
38 posts
Nov 12, 2009
6:36 PM
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Hey KingoBad,
Good to hear from you, did some skype sessions with you and Gary a while back.
Changing my harp kinda reminded me that I was in a rut. I was just sorta going through the music mechanically, playing what was in the book I was working out of.
I started improvising more, listening better. Working on different positions, getting out of my comfort zone basically.
Changing harps was a little thing, but it made me think about stretching out and trying some new things.
Last Edited by on Nov 12, 2009 6:36 PM
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Ant138
186 posts
Nov 13, 2009
5:55 AM
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I sometimes go back to using old harps that i have and quiet often they sound better than i remember. I'm jamming on an old Hering Vintage Bb at the moment and i'm loving it. but i can remember buying it and not being that impressed with it at the time.
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