Marcel Kamst

Marcel Kamst
Marcel Kamst commented on: Horton Shuffle Second Chorus Breakdown Sep 04, 2016

Hi Dennis,

when playing those upbeat-chords in the first decending line what holes do you actually play and in what direction? Is it the single note together with the three holes to the left in the same direction you've played that single note before (that's what it sounds like to me) or do you play the same chord everytime on draw or blow notes depending on where you are in the progression?

Marcel

Marcel Kamst
Marcel Kamst commented on: Horton Shuffle Intro and First Chorus Breakdown Sep 04, 2016

Thank you Dennis for your answer!

Marcel Kamst
Marcel Kamst commented on: Horton Shuffle Intro and First Chorus Breakdown Aug 28, 2016

Hi Dennis, how do you articulate the upbeat chords after playing holes 4 and 5? Do you simply take your tongue of the harp without attacking the chord or do you play it with a new attack? It is these little details that are so hard to hear for beginners but seem so crucial for getting that great sound.

Dennis Gruenling
Dennis Gruenling Sep 02, 2016

Each downbeat and upbeat is attacked separately. That is the only way to get the sharp attack and percussive style ala' Big Walter Horton.

Marcel Kamst
Marcel Kamst Sep 04, 2016

Thank you Dennis for your answer!

Marcel Kamst
Marcel Kamst commented on: Buffle Off to Shuffalo First Chorus Breakdown Aug 28, 2016

At the end of the video you seem to be alternating between a single note 2 draw and a 12 draw chord instead of playing the chord - am I right? Do you block the hole 1 everytime you play the 2 draw and then lift it off to play the 12 draw chord?

Dennis Gruenling
Dennis Gruenling Sep 02, 2016

Yes, I block hole 1 while playing hole 2. I lift my tongue off to get the chord, but I also articulate the attack to mke it more percussive.

 
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