[Harp-L] Re: Harp-L Digest, Vol 112, Issue 47

[Jack Wartell <jack.wartell@xxxxxxxxx>]

I very much want to see the film !!

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On Dec 20, 2012, at 1:14 PM, "harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx"
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>   1. NAMM Pass? (David Fairweather)
>   2. Emergency Holiday Harp Tabs Needed ASAP (Doug Schroer)
>   3. '56 GA 90 re-listed on ebay (DAVID Robbins)
>   4. Bluegrass Harmonica -> Earl Taylor (Bart van Strien)
>   5. Re: most useful apps for iPod & iPad (Richard Hunter)
>   6. pucker/tongue block question (Eric Miller)
>   7. Re: pucker/tongue block question (The Iceman)
>   8. Re: pucker/tongue block question (Arthur Jennings)
>   9. Re: pucker/tongue block question (Winslow Yerxa)
>  10. Re: Emergency Holiday Harp Tabs Needed ASAP (Deb Wind)
>  11. Re: pucker/tongue block question (Joseph Leone)
>  12. Pocket Full of Soul - Harp L (Where are you?) (todd slobin)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:27:00 -0800
> From: David Fairweather <dmf273@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] NAMM Pass?
> To: "Harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> If anyone has an extra NAMM pass please send me an email.  Thanks.
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> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2012 23:10:02 -0600
> From: Doug Schroer <dougharps@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Emergency Holiday Harp Tabs Needed ASAP
> To: Harp-l for posting <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> Apparently you have to have join Slidemeister and be logged in to see the
> tab, which is posted by members.  I was logged in when I posted the link
> above to the page, but the link for the list of songs in pdf with links for
> each song disappeared from that page when I was not logged into the forum.
>
> Sorry... I don't usually use tab, so I didn't know this limitation on use.
>
> If you play chromatic, Slidemeister is worth joining, primarily for the
> wealth of information available from talented and knowledgeable players and
> technicians.
>
> Doug
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:21:16 -0800 (PST)
> From: DAVID Robbins <drobbins5658@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] '56 GA 90 re-listed on ebay
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
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> Hey Harp players,
>
>  I have re-listed my 1956 GA90 on ebay for 5 days.
>
> Super incredible harp tone. Creamy smooth, then when you lay into it a bit it
> has a perfect bite and quick note seperation. Idles quiet, works perfect, no
> issues!
>
> Item number 160943057418
>
> Happy Hanukah, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:55:21 +0100
> From: "Bart van Strien" <knuppel@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Bluegrass Harmonica -> Earl Taylor
> To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> Hi,
> accidentely I got in contact with the daughter of Earl Taylor. Since there
> seem to be some people who got a lot of information about him playing
> harmonica in the early days, I would like to pass the question on to you
> guys as well. This is what she wrote (Sorry bout the shouting, dont know why
> she does that :-))
>
> "BART , IF YOU HAVE ANY PHOTO' S OR STORIES YOU' D CARE TO SHARE ABOUT MY
> FATHER PLEASE FEEL FREE TO GO TO *EARL TAYLOR & THE STONEY MOUNTAIN BOYS*
> FACEBOOK & SHARE THE THE SITE I PUT UP IS FOR COLLECTING INFORMATION ON MY
> FATHER TO HELP ME WITH THE BOOK I 'AM WRITING ABOUT MY FAMILY & MY FATHERS
> EARLY CAREER IN BLUEGRASS MUSIC of WHICH I KNOW VERY LITTLE ... MERRY
> CHRISTMAS & BLESSED WEEK"
>
>
> Cheers
> Bart
> the Netherlands, Europe
>
>
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 07:38:42 -0500 (GMT-05:00)
> From: Richard Hunter <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] most useful apps for iPod & iPad
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> philharpn@xxxxxxx wrote:
> <I have an iPod Touch (which is like a baby iPad). I hsve some piano and
> <guitar apps installed.
> <
> <Has anybody found apps that are particularly useful for harmonica (or even
> <music)?
>
> IK Multimedia's Guitar Rig runs on an iPad; I don't know if it runs on the iPod touch, but if it does it's a pretty amazing amp modeler for less than $10.  IK multimedia also makes an audio interface for the iPad that gives you audio in/out, which is very useful if you want to use the thing in performance.
>
> Regards, Richard Hunter
>
> author, "Jazz Harp"
> latest mp3s and harmonica blog at http://hunterharp.com
> Myspace http://myspace.com/richardhunterharp
> Vids at http://www.youtube.com/user/lightninrick
> more mp3s at http://taxi.com/rhunter
> Twitter: lightninrick
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> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:32:03 -0500
> From: Eric Miller <miller.eric.t@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] pucker/tongue block question
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
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> I have two questions about pucker/tongue blocking (TB):
>
> 1.  If a player is a TB player, do they typically stay in TB mode for
> faster runs...or do they switch to pucker for the runs?
>
> 2.  Is it common for a TB player to pucker the lower 3-4 holes, or do they
> strictly TB all the way down, use corner switching etc.
>
> I started off as a pucker player, learning TB...its really slowing me down.
>
>
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> Message: 7
> Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:08:38 -0500 (EST)
> From: The Iceman <icemanle@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] pucker/tongue block question
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> The answer is yes to all your questions.....
>
>
> Players will switch off on all these factors and even change their technique approach over time.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric Miller <miller.eric.t@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: harp-l <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thu, Dec 20, 2012 9:32 am
> Subject: [Harp-L] pucker/tongue block question
>
>
> I have two questions about pucker/tongue blocking (TB):
>
> 1.  If a player is a TB player, do they typically stay in TB mode for
> faster runs...or do they switch to pucker for the runs?
>
> 2.  Is it common for a TB player to pucker the lower 3-4 holes, or do they
> strictly TB all the way down, use corner switching etc.
>
> I started off as a pucker player, learning TB...its really slowing me down.
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:43:05 -0800
> From: Arthur Jennings <timeistight@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] pucker/tongue block question
> To: Eric Miller <miller.eric.t@xxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: Harp-L <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> It's probably just lack of familiarity. Experienced tongue-blockers are
> just as fast as lip pursers.
>
> For example, Sugar Blue is a full-time tongue blocker. He's fast.
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 6:32 AM, Eric Miller <miller.eric.t@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:
>
>> I have two questions about pucker/tongue blocking (TB):
>>
>> 1.  If a player is a TB player, do they typically stay in TB mode for
>> faster runs...or do they switch to pucker for the runs?
>>
>> 2.  Is it common for a TB player to pucker the lower 3-4 holes, or do they
>> strictly TB all the way down, use corner switching etc.
>>
>> I started off as a pucker player, learning TB...its really slowing me down.
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Arthur Jennings
> http://www.timeistight.com
>
>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:50:17 -0800 (PST)
> From: Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] pucker/tongue block question
> To: "harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Message-ID:
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> Plenty of tongue blockers can play very fast. Sugar Blue has been mentioned, also Robert Bonfiglio (classical chromatic), most of the classic blues players and many of the chromatic greats.
>
> You lack of speed right now may be due to simple unfamiliarity. However, you may also be doing something you don't need to do when tongue blocking, which slows you down. Don't press hard. Many good players (including me) will tuck the tip of the tongue under the holes and press the surface of the tongue onto the holes, making for a better seal and a smooth sliding surface.
>
> Try playing a single note tongue blocked, and then slide the harp left or right by several holes while inhaling or exhaling. You should be able to move the harp smoothly.
>
> For the leftmost holes, you can stick with a tongue block that has you playing out of the right corner of your mouth, switch to the left corner of your mouth, or pucker. I do all three, depending on what I'm playing at the moment.
>
> Sticking with a right-corner opening isn't that hard. As you move to the lower notes on the harmonica, the harmonica moves to the right in your mouth, the left end of the harp no longer touches the left corner of your mouth. However, your tongue is still in place, so you can just let your upper and lower lips close together in the wake of the moving harmonica. The lips and tongue will preserve your airtight seal. Later, when you move back to higher notes, the harmonica will move to the left in your mouth and your upper and lower lips will part to allow its passage.
>
>
> Winslow
>
>
> Winslow Yerxa
> Author, Harmonica For Dummies, ISBN 978-0-470-33729-5
>             Harmonica Basics For Dummies, ASIN B005KIYPFS
>             Blues Harmonica For Dummies, ISBN 978-1-1182-5269-7
> Resident Harmonica Expert, bluesharmonica.com
> Instructor, Jazzschool for Music Study and Performance
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Eric Miller <miller.eric.t@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2012 6:32 AM
> Subject: [Harp-L] pucker/tongue block question
>
> I have two questions about pucker/tongue blocking (TB):
>
> 1.  If a player is a TB player, do they typically stay in TB mode for
> faster runs...or do they switch to pucker for the runs?
>
> 2.  Is it common for a TB player to pucker the lower 3-4 holes, or do they
> strictly TB all the way down, use corner switching etc.
>
> I started off as a pucker player, learning TB...its really slowing me down.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:34:35 -0600
> From: Deb Wind <debseifriedwind@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Emergency Holiday Harp Tabs Needed ASAP
> To: Robert Hale <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Message-ID:
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> One can view all tabs without being a member at:
>
> http://www.harptabs.com
>
>
> Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy and Prosperous New Year to All~
>
> Deb
>
> On Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 4:27 PM, Robert Hale <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> do I need to be member before I can see the links?
>>
>> On Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 2:51 PM, joseph ginther
>> <flyinginthers@xxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> --- On Wed, 12/19/12, Doug Schroer <dougharps@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>
>>> Slidemeister has some chromatic tabs available for free:
>>> http://www.slidemeister.com/forums/index.php?topicp92.0
>>
>>
>>
>> Robert Hale
>> Spiral Advocate
>> Learn Harmonica by Webcam
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>> http://www.youtube.com/DUKEofWAIL
>> http://www.dukeofwail.com
>> https://www.facebook.com/DUKEofWAIL
>>
>
>
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> Message: 11
> Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:00:32 -0500
> From: Joseph Leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] pucker/tongue block question
> To: Eric Miller <miller.eric.t@xxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: Harp L Harp L <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Message-ID: <866F7CE3-580A-4288-8543-177E1C068913@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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> You're standing too close to the harmonica (sic). Here's a test I took for trumpet. Trumpet was hung from the ceiling by 2 strings. I had to walk up to it and make a tone touching it only with my lips.
> Ok, what am I saying? DON't press your lips to an instrument any harder than necessary. That will slow you down. And btw, tongue blocking is a lot easier than lip pursing. It will eventually come.
>
> smo-joe
>
> On Dec 20, 2012, at 9:32 AM, Eric Miller wrote:
>
>> I have two questions about pucker/tongue blocking (TB):
>>
>> 1.  If a player is a TB player, do they typically stay in TB mode for
>> faster runs...or do they switch to pucker for the runs?
>>
>> 2.  Is it common for a TB player to pucker the lower 3-4 holes, or do they
>> strictly TB all the way down, use corner switching etc.
>>
>> I started off as a pucker player, learning TB...its really slowing me down.
>
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 12
> Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:02:32 -0600
> From: todd slobin <harpdoc@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Pocket Full of Soul - Harp L (Where are you?)
> To: "harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Message-ID: <BAY151-W35F19F56F4C6523117E586AC370@xxxxxxx>
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>
> Harp L:
> We sent out an email the other day to determine if there was interest by Harp L in seeing the film.  We only received three responses from Harp L.  Three positive responses, but that was it.   It was a little disheartening.  Is there no real interest in seeing the film by Harp L? We know it has taken a long time to get to this point, but it has not been easy and we have never given up.  Please don't give up on us now.  If you are out there and want to see the film, please let us know.
> PFOS
>
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