Ok, the 20s can play as fast as the LO when the reeds are tweaked. Since the 20s are cheaper I will probably stick with them as my favorite. But the LO is a...
There has been some discussion lately about getting inside your harmonicas and adjusting. Many of you open up your harps routinely, but this little post is to ...
This has been an interesting discussion to watch. I guess we all play a little differently. My top harps have always been Hohners (Marine Bands, Special 20s,...
Hi All, It was a very busy month of May for me so even though we have a number of new products to tell you about I was unable to send out any newsletters in...
Like Cara suggested, I've decided to do this on one harp and not change keys. I didn't realize how well this tune fits the harp. You can really fly on this one...
Hey Cara, Yes......this has been interesting to watch. I've played them all..............never really felt comfortable tweeking my harmonicas out so I just...
The A-part "Blackberry Blossom" riffs are 4 note scale exercises. They can be very challenging to do at very fast tempos. If that is the difficulty you are...
I bought a few cassettes from Irvin Royal several years ago. I honestly don't know if he is still alive, but if he is, he sure is a good harmonica player....
Below is an email that was posted to Harp-L by Todd Slobin (of the Harmonica Documentary folks). To get in touch with them, write to harpdoc@.... ... ...
... Well, the subject line is "Digest Number 991" and you have not quoted any text so we don't know what you are talking about, so I doubt you'll get an...
... they have interviewed John Popper (during his visit to Austin, Tx.) and Delbert McClinton (before his show in Gruene Hall – a Texas dancehall in Gruene,...
Hi, New around here...and relatively new to harmonica, though like most folks, I always have a few around. On the subject of harmonica choices.. I have...
Glenn Weiser has a great book of Irish and American fiddle tunes. It's mostly first position. Country tuned harps will only help you if you are trying to play...
Hi Tim, Have you tried Phil Duncans book of Irish fiddle music, published by Mel Bay? I Really like it. Doyle ... From: bluegrassharp@yahoogroups.com ...
Jeff, I would suggest Brendan Power's instructional book/cd, Play Irish Music on the Blues Harp. it is a great resource. He tabs out and plays about 15 or so...
It is their expectation that the documentary will air on PBS. However, networks have a mind of their own, and given that this is PBS we are discussing, the...
On this list, you will find those who play stock Richter and stock country-tuned or melody-makers. You will also find custom harmonica players who may play...
I have over 100 tunes in my notebook now. All on Richter and Paddy Richter harps. This is what works for me. Others might find other systems better. ... most ...
I have six next to new Hering Vintage 1923 harmonicas in the original wooden case. G,A,Bb,C,D,F I have reevaluated my relationship with them and we will ...
I have a Hohner Cross Harp (Key A) that I've played for about a year. Last weekend one of the notes suddenly played flat. I took the cover plates off to see if...
... I have no experience sending harps back to Hohner, but changing the pitch of a reed is fairly straightforward. (If the pitch problem is caused by a...
The reeds are made of brass which is a very soft metal. Playing the harp will eventually cause metal fatigue. All harps will eventually have reeds go flat if...
... It has been my experience that a when a reed goes flat it doesn't do any good to just retune the bad reed. The only real fix for the problem would be to...
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