Hello group, My name is victor Kelly and I live in ther Finger Lakes region of New York State. i am just learmning the Harmonica using a book and Cd from David...
Vic, Also check out Cara Cooke at http://www.cyberharp.isonfire.com/ Ric ... From: Victor & Mary Kelly To: bluegrassharp@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January...
Vic, YOu might look at Glenn Weiser's book, "Irish and American Fiddle Tunes for Harmonica." Some pretty good stuff there. It'll give you some good tunes for...
... I don't know the difference between Bluegrass and Old Time but I have heard of both. I'm looking forward to growing with the groupd help. ... If you want...
Good luck to you.. Lots of friendly people around here. Most of them know a lot about music in general. So it doesn't really matter what kind of questions you...
I got another one of those "offers" to teach a kid music from overseas. I wrote back saying that my terms were 15 bucks cash paid at the time of each lesson....
Before you send all your information.I have a much better deal for you.I have some beautiful oceanfront property in tropical Evergreen,Colorado.The down...
In case you all had not heard, Jimi Lee (www.jimileeband.com) is coming up to Springfield, Missouri, January 12th through 14th, to do a harmonica seminar and...
This info was sent on to Jimi on his seminar and concert in Missouri by David (LDavyboy@...). "the concert will be at the Clarion Hotel Conference Center,...
Vic, you might find Mike Stevens helpful. Although David Barrett does have more blues examples, his technique will help you in developing other styles as well....
Mike Stevens is a player who adapted pre-war country blues harmonica techniques to bluegrass, so he sort of ties a lot of things together. He has instructional...
Thanks for the link. I'll get his book and Cd to staret learning his techniqus. Vic ... From: Winslow Yerxa To: bluegrassharp@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday,...
Vic, whenever I decide to buy a CD of someone, I will do a search to cdnow.com. Once I find what I want, then I choose to listen to the clips and go from...
Someone recommended Mike Stevens' book/CD to a newbie. I can't agree--I have the book and think it is very poor quality. I think anyone would be hard pressed...
*Winslow wrote: * *"Bluegrass harmonica seems to make heavier use of blues inflections and of second position than old-time harmonica does, so the blues...
Have you checked out Glenn's book "Irish and American Fiddle Tunes for Harmonica"? It isn't definitive, but it is a start. Cara ... [Non-text portions of this...
Cara- Yes, I have Glenn's fiddle tunes book. It's OK, but not great-he doesn't demonstrate that many tunes on the accompanying cassette, and there are no...
I would recommend listening to the old white blues/old time, whatever you want to call that embyonic type of music from the 20s, players. The difference...
I have been meaning to post the for a couple of days. I actually primarily play the mandolin but my second instrument is the harp. I have joined online lessons...
... Hey Kristen: Good Choice for the money, however if you can find another $7 or so dollars, I would suggest the Suzuki Bluesmaster. It's more responsive and...
Thanks Glenn! Looks good to me. Do you recommend starting with a C? Kristen ... suggest the Suzuki Bluesmaster. It's more responsive and air tight than the...
Thanks again, Glenn. I'm going to order one now. Kristen ... time or another require a C harmonica to play along. It's also a good key to start with. ... ...
Start with a C, and very shortly, your are gonna want a G, because some songs sound better on a G harp. Then, you have the descent into the abyss, and will...
The thread on "Instructional Materials" is quite interesting. I have the 3 resources mentioned (N-O-T in any order of importance): (1) Glenn Weiser's...
... You're Welcome!!! Don't hesitate to contact me or the group if you have any further questions while traveling a very interesting and rewarding journey of...
Actually, I play with other people. That's where I learn my tunes, usually. Though I will, like most of the other bluegrassers I know, pick up a tune here or...
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