Re: [Harp-L] Percussion for Acoustic Blues Duo

[Michelle LeFree <mlefree@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Rick Davis <bluesharpamps@xxxxxxxxx> asks:
>
> What is your favorite percussion instrument for an acoustic blues duo... for
> the harp player when he's not playing harp.  Or, playing harp on a rack?
>   
How about rhythm bones, spoons, or even hambone?

Gimme that old time rhythm!    8^)

I also like Bodhran even outside traditional Celtic music. Stricken with 
glancing blows from the tipper a good Bodhran player can almost whisper 
a beat.

If those won't work for ya, how about a stomp board or something like 
Madcat's high-hat stand with a chunk of wood instead of cymbals?

A good tambourine player can cover the gamut of musical genres with 
class.  There's a million little gourds, clackers, shakers and other 
hand percussion instruments.

My experience is that a player who can provide a tasteful beat in an 
acoustic setting can be a valuable asset.

Michelle