Early on I teach my students about half steps and whole steps and that the do re mi fa so la ti do major scale can be played by beginning on any note on the...
michael rubin
michaelrubinharmonica...
Nov 20, 2009 5:46 pm
83694
Although no public announcement has been made in the US, as of tomorrow Suzuki is introducing the new Sirius line of  chromatic harmonicas:  ...
Winslow Yerxa
winslowyerxa@...
Nov 20, 2009 6:29 pm
83695
If I remember correctly, western music is based on the ancient Greek ideals of balance and harmony. One web article I found attributed the divisions of the...
Seth Galitzer
sethgali@...
Nov 20, 2009 7:24 pm
83696
managed a concise yet profound expression of what most of us blues-harp guys "need" to expand the horizons a bit...more succintly: "Jimmy...you right" ! ...
Jack Wartell
jack.wartell@...
Nov 20, 2009 7:31 pm
83697
If anyone is interested in delving more into the math behind music, this is an excellent book: ...
BOB MAYER
bobmayer@...
Nov 20, 2009 7:36 pm
83698
I profoundly disagree with John's wrap-up statement that "having fun" is all that it takes to make a good player, or even that it belongs on the list. By...
Scott Albert Johnson
scojo@...
Nov 20, 2009 7:58 pm
83699
The Major scale is built on the most elementary ratios that govern the physical behavior of sound waves, and that may have a lot to do with its widespread use....
Winslow Yerxa
winslowyerxa@...
Nov 20, 2009 8:04 pm
83700
The obvious guy is Neil Graham, who has done a lot to raise the standard of harmonica customization in Australia. His website: http://www.neilgraham.com.au/ ...
Winslow Yerxa
winslowyerxa@...
Nov 20, 2009 8:37 pm
83701
Great thoughts in all directions on this topic. I think Scott summed it up quite well. I've met booksmart musicians that could'nt come up with an original idea...
paul hoffman
phoff45@...
Nov 20, 2009 9:17 pm
83702
As a kid, I decided that I'd like to learn how to ride a bicycle. I didn't want to win the Tour d' France or win an Olympic gold medal for cycling. I just...
Jim Adams
tusker23@...
Nov 20, 2009 10:00 pm
83703
Scotty's my Main Man... Done more trading and swaps with this cat for years!!! http://www.myspace.com/donniemortone The William Clarke Tribute Site: ...
Donnie MorTone
harp_boy@...
Nov 20, 2009 10:49 pm
83704
So True and so cool! Compare this to the natural minors of the major chords Winslow is talking about and you'll find all of the diatonic positions represented....
Michael Polesky, MPA
m.polesky@...
Nov 20, 2009 11:21 pm
83705
When I play my chromatics, I always use diaphram vibratto. It just happens naturally for me and I like the vibratto that I get. But when playing diatonics, I...
Mike Rogers
bullfrog9@...
12:58 am
83706
... The only decent tech in Oz that I know of is Neil Graham. He can be found at http://www.neilgraham.com.au/ Alternatively, the folks at MadoHarp may be able...
Ray Lechminka
ray.lechminka@...
1:25 am
83707
... The only decent tech in Oz that I know of is Neil Graham. He can be found at http://www.neilgraham.com.au/ Alternatively, the folks at MadoHarp may be able...
Ray Lechminka
ray.lechminka@...
1:27 am
83708
I'm probably not the first to note this, but anyway, check this out........ http://www.howardharmonica.com Personally? ... About time!!! Rock on, harpers!!! ...
Bobbie Giordano
bobbie-g@...
1:51 am
83709
I'm wondering what you mean by "embouchure vibrato." Vibrato can be produced using the diaphragm, tongue, glottis (throat), or the hands cupped around the...
Winslow Yerxa
winslowyerxa@...
2:11 am
83710
Thank you, Robert, for this post. It gives me a lot to think about. I've been playing for about a year and a half. I can improvise basic 12-bar solos, though...
Elizabeth Hess
TinLizzie2009@...
2:18 am
83711
Just received word that the Norton Buffalo Tribute, originally scheduled for Jan 23, 2010, has been rescheduled to also include the previous evening. Schedule...
Danny Wilson
bassharp@...
2:21 am
83712
The tune's in Am actually. I always play this one in 3rd on a G harp. Comes off much more moody and sexy and such -- to my ears anyways. Harpin' in Colorado, ...
Mojo Red
harplicks@...
2:23 am
83713
... What I meant, was that I use the tong, glottis and throat for diatonic, but tend to just use the diaphram for my chromatic. for some reason, the...
Mike Rogers
bullfrog9@...
2:42 am
83714
I got into alternate tunings gradually. I played a !!long!! Time before I ever owned a full set of any kind of harps. It is overwhelming, but the harmonica...
Bradford Trainham
bradford.trainham@...
2:42 am
83715
I think the clip I heard on YouTube sounded like a D harp...but I'd think the suggestion of a G harp would fit the song much better. Something about the...
Mike Fugazzi
mfugazzi67@...
2:46 am
83716
In a message dated 21/11/2009 00:44:54 Malay Peninsula Standard Time, solo_danswer@... writes: tog a tib of rapse mite on your hands there Dave? :-) ...
MundHarp@...
6:17 am
83717
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Randy Singer
randy@...
7:34 am
83718
It's a sign in a Ben and Jerry's store window: "If it's not fun, why do it?" But I believe the original poster (hey, it was Chris Reynolds!) wanted to know,...
Clayton Gary Lehmann
hqr@...
8:24 am
83719
Hi all, I've read in the past several posts referring to Kinder AFB+ and the possibility of powering it without batteries. Some people presented different...
Antonio Diaz Martin
andimartin@...
8:26 am
83720
"dyslexics of the world untie!" I in amidst that minger nad prod - slatue bro ... From: "John Kerkhoven" <solo_danswer@...> To: <harp-l@...>;...
Bill
bill.eborn@...
10:07 am
83721
Jim Adams said: I think there may be more than a few people like me who read this list. I have nothing but respect for the fine musicians on this list who...
Bill Kumpe
bkumpe@...
11:40 am
83722
For those not in the know but who are interested, try checking out some of Scotty's other vids. He does a bunch of video taping at shows, always with the...