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From: Michael Will
Date: Fri, 30 Aug 1996 08:53:46 -0700
Subject: Re: Advantages of 2nd pos

Ted Welter wrote:
>
> In a previous message, Michael Will wrote:
>
> [excellent summary/defense of second position snipped]
> >
> > And, if you want to play minor blues, Georgia, or Summertime--there's
> > always the natural minor harps...
> >
> > Anyone want to 2nd this proposition?
> >
> > Mic'l
> >
> I'll second that, but I'll also third it as well. The more
> I play third position, the easier it gets, and it does provide
> a jazzier feel without the purchase of more harps (my case is
> already full), and it really ain't that hard to pick it up
> after you become reasonably fluent in second position.

I definitely agree. 3rd position is even good for blues!

So PDM, I'm not against position playing, I'm for it. And I'm not only
a blues player or a blues scale advocate.

Mic'l