Can I have your opinion on some comparisons about Trochilus vs normal diatonic harp? (1) Legato when moving between neighbouring holes - does it feel less legato-ey on Trochilus due to larger space between holes? (2) What do you think of the timbre in the high register (let's say from hole 7 and to the right on a Bb harp)? Oh, and, of course, do you play pucker or TB or both on Trochilus?
1) I play diatonic, chromatic, tremolo, and bass harmonica, all with different hole sizes and spacing, so the differences between standard diatonic and Trochilus holes sizes and spacing don't make much difference to me. It just took a little time to get used to them. 2) The high register on my Trochilus Bb versus my brass-combed tricked-out Bb marine Band sounds mellower. The notes respond easily. 3) I used pucker and tongue blocking interchangeably on all my harps, switching as it suits whatever it is I'm doing at the moment.
I find myself having listened to this, like, 5 times. Apparently, I really like this tune.
So nice! Thanks for sharing!
Makes me think of cruising the desert backroads and appreciating a mellow day
enjoyed this!
i like it, maan, this means i am getting very old
Can I have your opinion on some comparisons about Trochilus vs normal diatonic harp? (1) Legato when moving between neighbouring holes - does it feel less legato-ey on Trochilus due to larger space between holes? (2) What do you think of the timbre in the high register (let's say from hole 7 and to the right on a Bb harp)? Oh, and, of course, do you play pucker or TB or both on Trochilus?
1) I play diatonic, chromatic, tremolo, and bass harmonica, all with different hole sizes and spacing, so the differences between standard diatonic and Trochilus holes sizes and spacing don't make much difference to me. It just took a little time to get used to them.
2) The high register on my Trochilus Bb versus my brass-combed tricked-out Bb marine Band sounds mellower. The notes respond easily.
3) I used pucker and tongue blocking interchangeably on all my harps, switching as it suits whatever it is I'm doing at the moment.