Re: [Harp-L] 100 Authentic Blues Harmonica Licks



Why a book, Neil? Listening to recordings is the best way to absorb things,
in my experience; and there's so much to listen to.
RD


On 6 June 2014 05:44, Harmonicology [Neil Ashby] <harmonicology@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> wrote:

> Michael:
>
> Perhaps my messages seemed a bit too negative pertaining to "blues" style,
> but I have listened to some (and played a few riffs) and the patterns
> appear to be =really= repetitive (although others might describe the
> "Pachelbel's Canon" as repetitive).
>
> As for busking of the "blues" then I can tell you that around this
> neighborhood [Harvard Square, Cambridge MA] the "blues" are not real
> popular (Harvard's logo is Crimson); these audiences really seem to
> recognize and enjoy Broadway show-tunes.
>
> Due to the large Harp-L response (mostly polite) indicating the positive
> aspects of "blues" style music then I will soon obtain copies of Steve
> Cohen's books and practice a few more riffs as well as the tunes appearing
> in those remarkable "LostHarp" videos that I have recommended.
>
> /Neil (" http://thebuskingproject.com/busker/2025/ ")
>
>



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