RE: [Harp-L] Older beginner



I was an even later starter, in my mid-forties. I probably haven't been
playing long enough to give you advice, but I will anyway. I found
puckering much easier and after about a year I started attempting
tongue-blocking. Still not good at it, but I got good enough at playing
to give me enough pleasure and satisfaction to keep going. I think if
I'd forced myself to persevere with tongue-blocking at the start, I
would have given up by now.

I notice you're in the UK. You could check out the European Blues
Association. They run fantastic workshops for all level harp players.
I've been to a few now and they are really inspirational.
http://www.euroblues.org/events.htm

Good Luck...

-----Original Message-----
From: harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Paul Jackson
Sent: 06 November 2004 14:29
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [Harp-L] Older beginner


Hello everyone
 
I am new to harp and learning an instrument of any sort.  I am 40 and
want to do something that I've intended to do for years - and that's
learn to play an instrument.
 
I've chosen the harp because I love the blues (Walter, Williamson,
Musselwhite to Popper).  It's also not going to keep the neighbours
awake when I play and it's easily carried in a pocket to be played
anywhere!!
 
So my question is this - as a late beginner am I better concentrating on
tonguing or puckering to play the blues to a reasonable standard?
 
I look forward to your comments.
 
Many thanks
Paul
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