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Leon Stagg · Leon Stagg

Earleir today, I ran across the Hohner Bluesband Harp that I bought for my grandaughter. It was sitting under some papers on the coffeetable when I saw it. I was really just checking to make sure it was not one of my harps. I picked it up and just started to play a little. (I have only played straight harp, j...

michael · michael

When I first started to play the harp, I didn't know there was a differance in the quality of the little rascals. Sounds silly now, but as a raw beginner I didn't think about it much. I was happy to toot out a tune or two and go on my way. Then there was the bright shiney 12 harp set I saw in a music store window. H...

michael · michael

It would be great to hear from some of you jam campers! What was it Like to play and work with the big boys and girls? What are you working on now? What did you learn? What's it like to play in local clubs? Are the instructers human or are they androids that never miss a note? -- Edited by michael at 16:22, 2008...

Leon Stagg · Leon Stagg

It appears to me that the more advanced harpists use the pucker rather than the tounge-blocking method. (especially for more advanced effects) I am much better at tounge-blocking, should I work more on puckering, especially for bends? Best regards, Leon Stagg

Leon Stagg · Leon Stagg

Does anyone know of a resource for good backing tracks to play along with?

bluesbros1 · bluesbros1

I was wondering about what metals make up a harmonica. I know brass is one. I guess my concern is the use of lead. I read that brass is an alloy of zinc and copper but some add lead to ease production. I hope that harmonica manufacturers don't use any lead. Any thoughts?

michael · michael

How might a harmonica player go about finding a guitar player to jam and practice with? I concider myself an intermeidate student of the harp, so I'm not looking to start a band and tour Europe. Live interaction with another musician would help mine and his/her progress. Should I run an add in the loc...

newby · newby

I would like to find out what model harmonica Bob Dylan is using on the song a simple twist of fate, from the blood on the tracks cd. I have a 10 hole key of A but all the notes don't seem to be there.

michael · michael

What exactly is a piddliwick?

Leon Stagg · Leon Stagg

I have (2) G harps. An SP20 and a Delta Frost. I have a little trouble with the lower notes on both harps. I can't seem to get them broken in. Any ideas? -- Edited by Leon Stagg at 03:44, 2008-02-09

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Tried Some Bends (Preview) Earleir today, I ran across the Hohner Bluesband Harp that I bought for my grandaughter. It was sitting under some papers on the coffeetable when I saw it. I was really just checking to make sure it was not one of my harps. I picked it up and just started to play a little. (I have only played straight harp, j...	Leon Stagg	9	843	Jun 8, 2008 by Leon Stagg
	Frankenstine Harp collection (Preview) When I first started to play the harp, I didn't know there was a differance in the quality of the little rascals. Sounds silly now, but as a raw beginner I didn't think about it much. I was happy to toot out a tune or two and go on my way. Then there was the bright shiney 12 harp set I saw in a music store window. H...	michael	3	1407	Jun 8, 2008 by michael
	Jam Camp! (Preview) It would be great to hear from some of you jam campers! What was it Like to play and work with the big boys and girls? What are you working on now? What did you learn? What's it like to play in local clubs? Are the instructers human or are they androids that never miss a note? -- Edited by michael at 16:22, 2008...	michael	2	850	Jun 4, 2008 by Leon Stagg
	Puckering vs. Tounge Blocking (Preview) It appears to me that the more advanced harpists use the pucker rather than the tounge-blocking method. (especially for more advanced effects) I am much better at tounge-blocking, should I work more on puckering, especially for bends? Best regards, Leon Stagg	Leon Stagg	13	5728	Jun 2, 2008 by michael
	Backing Tracks (Preview) Does anyone know of a resource for good backing tracks to play along with?	Leon Stagg	11	1350	May 30, 2008 by michael
	harmonica brass question (Preview) I was wondering about what metals make up a harmonica. I know brass is one. I guess my concern is the use of lead. I read that brass is an alloy of zinc and copper but some add lead to ease production. I hope that harmonica manufacturers don't use any lead. Any thoughts?	bluesbros1	3	1110	May 13, 2008 by John Broecker
	Guitar player wanted! (Preview) How might a harmonica player go about finding a guitar player to jam and practice with? I concider myself an intermeidate student of the harp, so I'm not looking to start a band and tour Europe. Live interaction with another musician would help mine and his/her progress. Should I run an add in the loc...	michael	10	888	Mar 27, 2008 by michael
	what model harmonica? (Preview) I would like to find out what model harmonica Bob Dylan is using on the song a simple twist of fate, from the blood on the tracks cd. I have a 10 hole key of A but all the notes don't seem to be there.	newby	4	910	Mar 13, 2008 by Joe
	I'll bite.. (Preview) What exactly is a piddliwick?	michael	2	690	Mar 5, 2008 by michael
	G Harps (Preview) I have (2) G harps. An SP20 and a Delta Frost. I have a little trouble with the lower notes on both harps. I can't seem to get them broken in. Any ideas? -- Edited by Leon Stagg at 03:44, 2008-02-09	Leon Stagg	5	741	Feb 11, 2008 by Leon Stagg
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