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COUPLING METHOD From the beginning, design predetermined the diatonic harmonicas creative boundaries. Although, techniques like bending, over-blowing and position playing have expanded the instruments flexibility, its overall versatility is in a stall. The invention of a new method for playing, Coupling, has come to the rescue. The Coupling Method features harmoniously tuned diatonics joined together. Coupling, in harmonious key arrangements, not only fills out the diatonic scale, but simultaneously enables complementary chord options to the musician. This creates unique possibilities for chord accompaniment while playing melodies. Even the best professionals are restricted. Outside of a few familiar genres, the diatonic harmonica was mostly played as embellishment. Within the diatonics specific tuning, most chord maneuvers inevitably result in mere musical accents. Coupling will redefine the instruments capability through new harmony options. Until now, harmony was attained on the diatonic by playing in the cross position. Now, theres an unexplored world of versatility for the diatonic harmonica due to Coupling.

The standard 12 hole chromatic harmonica has two separate key tunings, yet it makes little use of chords. The chromatic combines its two separate tunings in a successive key order, C, C#, etc., virtually nullifying chord operation for harmony effect. The chromatic harmonica introduces new notes and chords by actuating the slide, but its chords are of little value to the musician. Its like pressing two white keys, exactly next to each other on a piano key board; an inharmonious tone is emitted; now skip over a key and listen This is the musical principal from which Coupling works COUPLING
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Gucci3132/s Sunglassses, Thanks for the atta-boy! I have an engineer working on a devise for clipping these combinations together. So far, Ive used nuts and bolts, rubber bands, even sheet metal tape, anything to keep them stable. I know there is a lot of creativity out there waiting to be expressed through this method and Im excited about what people will do with it. We all love the diatonic harmonica and this will be a lot of fun to watch Bill Price

Ave Maria player :) Says:

Can you attach them with a hinge? I think it can give some versatility (pucker r wide embouchure, and for convenient storage). Im learning your method, and give some modification to it: http://vietnameseharmonicafreshman.wordpress.com/2013/04/01/gan-hai-ken-bluesvao-nhau-bang-ban-le/

bill Says:
I saw what you did. I Love it! We should have a conversation. My number is 1-517-287-5332. Sorry I cant speak Vietnamese, so if you rather do this via e-mail, write to harmonicadoctor@gmail.com Thanks for your comment and your work. Bill

Ave Maria player :) Says:

I should have said thank you to you, not you would Were there any differences if you would add the minor-key coupling formula?

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