Re: [Harp-L] Steve Baker (was Tony Glover)

["Tim Moyer" <wmharps@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Robert Koch wrote:
>    I have been following this thread on Tony Glover's book. I am a
> little surprised that nobody mentionned Steve Baker's  "Harp 
> Handbook" which, published in 1995, is a seminal for anyone 
> wanting to master the instrument. 

I have this book, it's wonderful.  I also have a recording of a 
seminar Steve did at SPAH in about 1998, which is equally great, in 
which he talks about the differences between playing over blues 
changes and playing over rock and roll changes (among other 
things).  His ability to articulate what we hear, such as the subtle 
variations in the chord patterns that dominate these musical styles, 
is impressive.  

-tim

Tim Moyer
Working Man's Harps
http://www.workingmansharps.com/