Solo Playing...Rhythm
Fri, 11/05/2010 - 06:12
Winslow,
I am studying Daves section on Solo playing....lots of chords.
What do you think is the best sounding best quality harp for this type of playing in Key of G?
I just got the Crossover and was struck by how light it felt, with little holes..i have been playing Suzukit Promasters mostly...and have one Fabulous in Just tuning....which has a very flat 5 draw which really grates on me.
I really like the feel of the Fabulous and the feel is heavy and the silver plating is wonderful to feel on the lips.
Anything come to mind.
Thank you!!!
Marine Bands in just intonation are what all the greats played on up until the mid-1960s more or less.
In just intonation, Draw 5 sounds great in chords but lousy as a melody note. You can temper this note to a pitch that's higher and still sounds OK in chords (do some research on 19-limit just intonation if this interests you). But chords are always a compromise because putting one thing in tune inevitably puts something else out of tune.
As for other elements of your preference, it sounds like you really like the Fabulous. But for what they cost, you may not be able to afford very many of them.
The Suzuki Manji has received very good reviews for a mid-priced harp.
Other metal-combed harps include the Suzuki Promaster (both valved and unvalved), the Hohner Mesiterklasse, and one or two Seydel models - which have wider hole spacing than other harmonicas.
The Crossover will feel light. The bamboo comb weighs very little. But that has nothing to do with how well the harp plays or even how it sounds. And the hole spacing and size is the same as most other harps.