Re: [Harp-L] Music encyclopedia (Long. And a bit of a rant as well.)

[Fernando Bresslau <bresslau@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Chris Bates wrote:

> The statement was made that in spite of virtuosos like
> Larry Adler, the instrument is largely regarded as a
> toy!
But isn't it true to a great extense? Don't most musicians regard 
harmonicas as toy? As do most non-musicians? The statement does not 
necesserely convey the oppinion of the author. It says that the 
harmonica is largely regarded as a toy. It does not say that the author 
also regards it as a toy.
If this is the only comment that the author comes up with for writing 
about the harmonica, than I agree that the authos neglected an 
instrument with a rich history.

Any way, don't be mad. Phone the guy and play over the phone a nice tune 
with your toys.
All the best,
Fernando, musician
--You are a musician?
--Yes.
--What instrument do you play?
--Harmonica.
--Harmonica?
--Yes, the mouth organ.
--Ah, harmonica.
--Do you play a real instrument also?