Comments on: 3rd Position Blues Harp – An Introduction http://www.harpsurgery.com/3rd-position-blues-harp-an-introduction/ Harmonica Tuition, Reviews and Interviews Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:15:40 +0100 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Stuart Brewer http://www.harpsurgery.com/3rd-position-blues-harp-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-4760 Stuart Brewer Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:29:16 +0000 http://www.harpsurgery.com/?p=1862#comment-4760 Update. I took the top plates off and found that the holes now "worked" so I replaced the top plates but used didnt do up the end screws so tight and now the Harp works a lot better. Update. I took the top plates off and found that the holes now “worked” so I replaced the top plates but used didnt do up the end screws so tight and now the Harp works a lot better.

]]> By: Wilf http://www.harpsurgery.com/3rd-position-blues-harp-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-4741 Wilf Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:41:20 +0000 http://www.harpsurgery.com/?p=1862#comment-4741 Thanks for your message Stuart. We'll see if we can get you some answers. Thanks for your message Stuart. We’ll see if we can get you some answers.

]]> By: Stuart Brewer http://www.harpsurgery.com/3rd-position-blues-harp-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-4525 Stuart Brewer Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:54:27 +0000 http://www.harpsurgery.com/?p=1862#comment-4525 Sorry to hijack this post but I cansee any other way to ask this question on the good ship Harpsurgery. Ive got a new ish Lee Oskar in D. I had a problem with the 6 and 7 draw. where the other holes are real easy to sound and breath through these 2 are just plain stubborn. I took reed plates out to tak e alook and saw that they where all tunes and open pretty much the same - same gap openeings - no obstructions. After a couple of frustrating days of drying to flatten the reeds and then adjusting the openings - as per the instructions in "A dummies guide to.." I only managed to make things worse. So I bit the bullet and bought a new set of reed plates from LeeOskar. They came the other day, now fitted but gusee what - same problem on the same holes - ( more pronounced on 7 draw) . The reed plate looks fine. The harp breathes easily on all the other draw holes but the 7 feels like its blocked! Help Stuart Sorry to hijack this post but I cansee any other way to ask this question on the good ship Harpsurgery.

Ive got a new ish Lee Oskar in D. I had a problem with the 6 and 7 draw. where the other holes are real easy to sound and breath through these 2 are just plain stubborn. I took reed plates out to tak e alook and saw that they where all tunes and open pretty much the same – same gap openeings – no obstructions. After a couple of frustrating days of drying to flatten the reeds and then adjusting the openings – as per the instructions in “A dummies guide to..” I only managed to make things worse. So I bit the bullet and bought a new set of reed plates from LeeOskar. They came the other day, now fitted but gusee what – same problem on the same holes – ( more pronounced on 7 draw) . The reed plate looks fine. The harp breathes easily on all the other draw holes but the 7 feels like its blocked! Help

Stuart

]]> By: Gareth (not the) Edwards http://www.harpsurgery.com/3rd-position-blues-harp-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-4414 Gareth (not the) Edwards Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:09:11 +0000 http://www.harpsurgery.com/?p=1862#comment-4414 I've been grooving a lot in 3rd lately - Dave Barret's book is a great help - that study piece in the style of George Smith is ace - especially if you're getting into chromatic, as I currently am. Also...... Junior Wells - he was a real 3rd bird. Some of his stuff used to mistify me untill I discovered the position - check out that Hoodoo Man album on Delmark for some great 3rd position shenannigans - and his funky stuff - Broke and Hungry - good for a mix'n'match in 3rd and 2nd. I’ve been grooving a lot in 3rd lately – Dave Barret’s book is a great help – that study piece in the style of George Smith is ace – especially if you’re getting into chromatic, as I currently am. Also…… Junior Wells – he was a real 3rd bird. Some of his stuff used to mistify me untill I discovered the position – check out that Hoodoo Man album on Delmark for some great 3rd position shenannigans – and his funky stuff – Broke and Hungry – good for a mix’n'match in 3rd and 2nd.

]]> By: Tony Westlake http://www.harpsurgery.com/3rd-position-blues-harp-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-4336 Tony Westlake Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:55:48 +0000 http://www.harpsurgery.com/?p=1862#comment-4336 I love 3rd position and use it a lot. It's great for horn lines (draw and blow octaves up and down the harp). If the cord progression is other than the standard I V IV then I am likely to use it because it seems like it is difficult to hit a wrong note. You mentioned Little Walter's Thunderbird and I like playing that song because it starts in 2nd position and ends in 3rd. I don't see any other harp players doing that. Hey Wilf, can I use my voucher now? Thanks Tony I love 3rd position and use it a lot. It’s great for horn lines (draw and blow octaves up and down the harp). If the cord progression is other than the standard I V IV then I am likely to use it because it seems like it is difficult to hit a wrong note. You mentioned Little Walter’s Thunderbird and I like playing that song because it starts in 2nd position and ends in 3rd. I don’t see any other harp players doing that. Hey Wilf, can I use my voucher now?
Thanks
Tony

]]> By: Wilf http://www.harpsurgery.com/3rd-position-blues-harp-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-4148 Wilf Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:10:56 +0000 http://www.harpsurgery.com/?p=1862#comment-4148 All very sound advice fellers. Thanks for your input. My favourite ever use of third position is Steve Baker's track Double-Crossed And Blue. His phrasing, feel and blues construction are subliminal. I hope to spotlight this in part II. All very sound advice fellers. Thanks for your input. My favourite ever use of third position is Steve Baker’s track Double-Crossed And Blue. His phrasing, feel and blues construction are subliminal. I hope to spotlight this in part II.

]]> By: gazzer http://www.harpsurgery.com/3rd-position-blues-harp-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-4121 gazzer Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:46:57 +0000 http://www.harpsurgery.com/?p=1862#comment-4121 Summertime plays nicely in 3rd position as well, start with 6D 5D 6D. Summertime plays nicely in 3rd position as well, start with 6D 5D 6D.

]]> By: Brian Irving http://www.harpsurgery.com/3rd-position-blues-harp-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-4092 Brian Irving Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:00:07 +0000 http://www.harpsurgery.com/?p=1862#comment-4092 The Thrill Is Gone and Born Under A Bad Sign work well in 3rd position. The Thrill Is Gone and Born Under A Bad Sign work well in 3rd position.

]]> By: The Captain http://www.harpsurgery.com/3rd-position-blues-harp-an-introduction/comment-page-1/#comment-4063 The Captain Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:46:25 +0000 http://www.harpsurgery.com/?p=1862#comment-4063 D minor is, of course, the saddest of all keys. People weep instantly when they hear it, and I don't know why. D minor is, of course, the saddest of all keys. People weep instantly when they hear it, and I don’t know why.

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