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

["Bob Maglinte" <bbqbob917@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

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From: "Steve Shaw" <moorcot@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 7:20 AM
Subject: RE: [Harp-L] Day 2 in Hong Kong


>
> 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.

Hi Steve,
The only tremelo chromatic that I personally know about is made by chromatic
harp customizer John Infande, and his are based on a 12 hole chormatic and
goes for about $500-600 US a piece, and his site is
http://www.infandecustomharmonicas.com.

Sincerely,
Barbeque Bob Maglinte
Boston, MA
http://www.barbequebob.com
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