http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/ harp-l-archives Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:46:54 GMT Mike Fugazzi http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/83715 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/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 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:42:24 GMT Bradford Trainham http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/83714 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/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 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:42:10 GMT Mike Rogers http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/83713 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/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 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:23:32 GMT Mojo Red http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/83712 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/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, Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:21:58 GMT Danny Wilson http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/83711 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/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 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:18:43 GMT Elizabeth Hess http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/83710 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/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 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:11:27 GMT Winslow Yerxa http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/83709 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/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 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:51:14 GMT Bobbie Giordano http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/83708 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/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!!! Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:27:06 GMT Ray Lechminka http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/83707 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/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 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:25:58 GMT Ray Lechminka http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/83706 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/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 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:58:56 GMT Mike Rogers http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/83705 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/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 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:21:55 GMT Michael Polesky, MPA http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/83704 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/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. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:49:39 GMT Donnie MorTone http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/83703 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/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: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:07 GMT Jim Adams http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/83702 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/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 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:17:29 GMT paul hoffman http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/83701 http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/harp-l-archives/message/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