Cisco
44 posts
Dec 04, 2009
12:33 PM
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Thinking about getting a low F but I was just wondering what experience and needs everyone else has found.
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nacoran
500 posts
Dec 04, 2009
12:39 PM
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Hopefully any day now I'll be able to let you know what I think about a low-low F!
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Andrew
790 posts
Dec 04, 2009
12:48 PM
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Start with a low F (I assume you are already familiar with a G?). You'll find playing all the usual stuff on a low F pretty demanding at first, whereas on a low D you'll be reduced to nothing but chugging, or pretty slow stuff, anyway.
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Kinda hot in these rhinos!
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oldwailer
958 posts
Dec 04, 2009
12:51 PM
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I have low F, F#, Eb, D, and C. I think of low F as a standard--not all that low, but great to have when you want to play background in C--then switch to the regular F for the solo. Low F has gotten so standard it is actually one of the recommended harps to have for the Dave Barrett Masterclass.
They aren't as loud, and they are difficult to bend at first, but they are very fun to play and add some great music. I'll be looking forward to a review of low-low F from you, Nacoran.
I happened to get one of those rare Low D Marine Bands--it was just great out of the box--one of my favorite harps. . .
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PT
17 posts
Dec 04, 2009
12:55 PM
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Low F, low Eb and Low D are really nice when you want to voice yourself lower than lets say the guitar. They are almost like a Tenor Sax. Here are two examples: "In Walked Bud" on a low F and "When I Fall In Love" on a low D:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi19o_5lfno
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOwSh0As1H8
PT Gazell
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"Life...10 Holes & 20 Reeds At A Time"
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congaron
322 posts
Dec 04, 2009
1:00 PM
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I like low F with a tight cup and playing cross harp rhythm..chords or single note rhythms on the lower octave...under the guitar solo. Then use the middle and upper octaves for my solo.
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harpcrab
33 posts
Dec 04, 2009
1:05 PM
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After blowing out my Promaster in A trying to play un-amped with a LOUD band, I ordered low F reed plates for replacements (I have a few spare A harps already). Just got them yesterday (in only 2 days- cross country shipping- thanks Rockin Ron). It's like driving a big old truck- slow and deliberate. Sounds really good though- I'm think I'm gonna like it-
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barbequebob
161 posts
Dec 04, 2009
1:05 PM
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I use Low Eb and Low F a lot. They're great whenever you're working with horn sections and you gotta play some of the horn parts. You have to learn to use less breath force and be considrably more physically relaxed when playing them and don't try to force the bends to happen.
If you want to get one, for an out of the box one, I'd recommend a Seydel 1847, as the Hohner stuff is OK, but needs some work, but the best playing of them all are custom MB's tuned this way.
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Barbeque Bob Maglinte
Boston, MA
http://www.barbequebob.com
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bluzlvr
280 posts
Dec 04, 2009
2:14 PM
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Eb. I like using it on swing stuff in Bb.
With the right equipment, it can sound really saxy.
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DaveS
2 posts
Dec 04, 2009
3:17 PM
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I ordered a low F from Harp Depot but they just stole my money.
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