Re: [Harp-L] Re: Neofite us

[Joe and Cass Leone <leone@xxxxxxxx>]

You would have had to have followed the whole thread. It had to do  
with a request to find the quick and dirty method for working on  
harps to get the most bang for the buck. (In other words the most  
results with the least ..or more possible to DO..methods.

On Jan 14, 2008, at 1:19 PM, Blueharp1@xxxxxxx wrote:

> HUH?????? No clue what this is about.....anyone???
>
> JG
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> In a message dated 1/12/2008 12:30:56 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
> harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
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> Message:  2
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:19:02 -0800 (PST)
> From: steve walters  <stevedwalters@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Neofite us
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> Ok just checked out u tube Jason Ricci
> I have been  down this road  before with Ski Racing
> The winners tuned there own  equip.

As in just about everything. When I was into archery, I made my own  
bows. When shooting, I reloaded my own ammunition, when racing SCCA,  
I worked on my own E production Sprite. It's like working on  
harmonicas. I have always said that if you don't do (a lot of) your  
own work, it could cost you a small fortune to PLAY harp.
> On Totems we used hand made tools
> tradesman  ect------slow
> Gimme me power tools /save time

Power tools are ok, but for working on harps, it's best to use your  
hands and a lot of finesse.
> go 2 the 10 hole  site/Howard Levey dvd ect
> learn "tricks of trade"
> 4 tune ups and then  with  the proper over doit set up
> Perhaps 1 can play the  scales

He;s advising you check out Howard's site.
> or pic up a Chrom
> but they have diffrent  expression

I play both. Chromos definitely have a different 'soul'.
> The kayak roll is counter intuitive
> u learn 2 focus on  "the task at hand"
> and practice/basic fundamentals
> until musle memory  kicks in.

The FIRST thing you learn when taking up kayak is to do a roll.  
Otherwise you will drown. The reason is that is isn't a matter of IF  
you capsize, it's a question of WHEN. (Usually the first day). :)
> Whats it going 2 take 2 make that reed react /kick out that  note?

He's querying as to which method is needed. i:e: waxing or nail  
polishing the boss or rivet pad, gapping, shaving, arching, lipping,  
rounding corners, turbo taping, adding wind savers, etc.
> how about a new design!
> File that 1
>
> But then u need 2  be Eddie Gordon
> 2 play the  thing

Eddie Gordon was at one time generally regarded as one who could do  
the most things with all harmonicas. He could make them sound like a  
violin, clarinet, trumpet, etc.

smokey-joe
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