congaron
534 posts
Feb 18, 2010
9:26 AM
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Lately I've been spending more time in the upper octave with not only 1st position, but also in 2nd, 3rd and 4th positions. I'm finding a ton of variety by using lower keys harps from time to time, a mix of upper octave and the middle octave, and of course holes 1-4 as seriously gritty bluesy home plate area.
I have been really enjoying the upper octave bends and the wailing trills you can do from them. Also bending chords up there and kind of raunching it out. I have some descending runs in particular now that really go great in measures 9-12 and land on some very cool rhythm chugging to turn it around...inspired by but not even remotely copied from one of Adam's videos. I enjoy using triplets up there as well.
My band has been on a 3 month hiatus due to the lead singer's wife having some pregnancy problems. We had a practice Tuesday night and all is well with her. I found it really paid off to explore the upper octave during that time off because I can really make the songs all sound different now, no matter how similar they are in basic format. The upper octave has given me some more melodic options and a whole different sound to add to some of our originals in particular.
Thanks to Adam and his videos on the upper octave and 1st position blues especially. Good stuff.
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Blueharper
27 posts
Feb 18, 2010
3:34 PM
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Congaron,you have got to get "Rhythm Willie-The Greatest Harp Player You Never Heard"
Ask BBQ,some great upper end 1st position!
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Ryan
167 posts
Feb 18, 2010
6:37 PM
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" I have some descending runs in particular now that really go great in measures 9-12 and land on some very cool rhythm chugging to turn it around."
Sounds interesting, I think you should make a video demonstration. That way I can steal it from you : ) Just kidding, but I would like to hear a demonstration of what you've come up with.
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congaron
539 posts
Feb 19, 2010
7:27 AM
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Maybe I can work something up to a jam track next week. I'm going to the dentist in an hour and am not sure what the rest of this weekend will be like...ouch!
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KingoBad
183 posts
Feb 19, 2010
9:10 AM
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Ryan, steal it all man. Its all fair game 'cause it's gotta get played to be any good. Give him credit, but steal away.
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congaron
544 posts
Feb 19, 2010
11:45 AM
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lol...looks like a root canal guys. I'll see what I can do..maybe at least i'll figure out some tablature.
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