RE: [Harp-L] Day 2 in Hong Kong

["Steve Shaw" <moorcot@xxxxxxx>]

Paul wrote:

<<I am left with the distinct impression that the harmonica, especially the
chromatic, is taken far more seriously in this part of the world than in
the west. The work that the players of all models of harmonica have put in
for the competitions has been enormous and humbling. It was really something
this morning to see dozens of groups of school children practicing for their
solo, duo, trio, and ensemble competitions, all 'dressed to the nine's',
watching their teachers conducting them as they read from sheet music and
stopping to polish up a tricky run here and there. Judging by the level of
skill demonstrated, maybe the approach of 'just play the thing' may not be
the road to hamonica enlightenment after all! >>

I agree.  Even a little education goes a long way.

<<I've just tried the Suzuki 16-hole tremolo chromatic. No thicker than a 
regular
chromatic but sort of shaped like a piano in that it is much 'larger at the
bass end. It plays like a dream; the tremolo chromatic now really is a 
reality! >>

I didn't even know they existed!  Has anyone else come across these?  I'll 
bet they're not exactly cheap... Suzuki tremolos have a pretty good 
reputation these days.

Steve

Want more than the blues?  Try Irish!
http://mysite.freeserve.com/trad_irish_harmonica

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