Re: [Harp-L] Baroque Music on Chromatic?

[Cara Cooke <cyberharp@xxxxxxxxx>]

The chromatic is "up to" baroque. It has already been proven many times in 
the past. And you have the skill to prove this to yourself. You just need to 
take the time to practice with the chromatic, since you will be working more 
blindly than you are on the recorder. The first step to get you there is a 
love of the music and a desire to make it work on your instrument. Once you 
have the desire to make it work, then you will just need to practice to 
build proficiency. 
 It may be difficult to find a proficient baroque player at SPAH, but you 
never know. Just because someone is known for a particular style of music 
does not mean that they do not play others. 
  I also love classical music and baroque is one of my favorite periods, 
though I tend to build my versions of pieces for demonstration purposes on 
the diatonic harmonica or arrange the piece for my personal pleasure on the 
guitar. My repertoire is limited and is, as they say, "not according to 
Hoyle", but it gets the job done for what I want. However, if we have time, 
I would be glad to try reading a simple piece or two with you if you would 
like, if you can stand my reading.
 We'll have to see how much time we have once we get there. This year is 
sounding pretty full.
 Cara Cooke
www.cyberharp.isonfire.com <http://www.cyberharp.isonfire.com>
 On 7/31/05, teyers@xxxxxxxxxx <teyers@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
> 
> As indicated on the list, I'll be making the long trek from
> Australia to attend the SPAH convention, something I've been
> wanting to do for many years. I'll be involved in various
> bluegrass harmonica events, formal and informal, and hope to
> catch up on a lifetime of missed harmonica opportunities.
> 
> In particular, I look forward to hearing and learning from
> the many great masters that I read about on this list. Given
> the array of talent at the convention, a question that I've
> considered for some time may be answered; namely is it
> possible to play baroque music convincingly on the chromatic?
> 
> My guess is probably not. However I would gladly welcome the
> chance to be shown otherwise at the SPAH convention.
> 
> My interest in baroque music is more than just a passing
> one. For the last decade I've played recorder in a
> professional baroque ensemble (harpsichord, soprano voice,
> two violins, cello, barqoue flute and recorder), with mostly
> conservatorium trained players (unlike myself). Hence I've
> gained a reasonable understanding of the baroque repertoire
> and performance styles.
> 
> Hopefully there will be chromatic players at SPAH who can
> show that the instrument is up to the baroque repertoire,
> and hence correct my view on this.
> 
> Tony Eyers
> Australia
> http://www.harmonicatunes.com
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