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The Split

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Tue, 08/12/2014 - 11:34
Homer
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Hello David...I have a question about The Split.  At the end of the 6th chorus, the turnaround consists of playing the root, G, five times.  I am just wonder why we alternate between three blow and two draw.  Why not just play two draw five times?

 

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Tue, 08/12/2014 - 14:49
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For the fun of it (and tonal change)

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Tue, 08/12/2014 - 15:02
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Texture

We play harmonica for the fun of it!  I guess it is more of a textural difference and/or effect?

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Tue, 08/12/2014 - 15:28
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Tonal effect

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Tue, 08/12/2014 - 16:30
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Thanks, David.  You actually go into some detail in the LOA 6 video.  Makes more sense now.

 

H.

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