RE: [Harp-L] Simple songs to start off with??

["Bill Hines" <billhines4@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

There are some lists of 'blues standards' at
http://www.nationalbluespages.com/faqs.htm and
http://www.harmonicasessions.com/apr04/standards.html. The latter is
David Barrett's and more harmonica-specific. Don't be intimidated by the
long lists. Pick a few you like, get the CD and correct harp, and get
started. There are also hints on there about how to play at jams, etc
when you are ready. Start with simple stuff. If you want to test your
two-hole bends try the solo piece from Paul Butterfield's "Born in
Chicago". There's a good book of tabs for common blues songs made JUST
for harp by David McKelvey called "Blues Harmonica" that has the music
(for your guitar friend) as well as harp tabs for many of the classics.
That might be a good way to go, just get that book from Amazon.com or
somewhere.

Bill Hines
Hershey, PA (nowhere near kiwi-land but I'd love to dive the reef!)

-----Original Message-----
From: harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Peter Vroegop
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 5:11 PM
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Subject: [Harp-L] Simple songs to start off with??


Newbie question here.

I have been lurking on this list for a month or so, being an utter
beginner.

Have read all the posts and understand that lots of people on this list
are like "a galaxy away" from where i am right now.

In any case, i have learnt some of the basics like single notes, and can
bend holes 2,3 and 4 (just not very accurately <g>).

I have a friend who has recently started playing guitar, and she is
pretty much at the same stage with the guitar as I am with the harp. (we
both make noises, but I am not sure whether you can call it music by a
long shot..)

she suggested we get together with another friend who plays piano and
learn a couple of blues songs. 

Any suggestions for a couple of good (and simple!!)  blues songs for our
'motley crew' to get started on??

Peter V.

PS any other kiwis on this list ? 

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