[Harp-L] Re: Subject: diatonic vs chromatic

[BassHarp <bassharp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Catching up on some old issues:

With regard to reading vs not reading, and playing keyed chromatics:

A player's lack of ability to read does not detract from his 
musicianship, nor his musicality.
Case in point - Stevie Wonder, and the many blind musicians of this 
ancient world.

The harmonica player using keyed chromatics does not detract from his 
musicianship, nor his musicality.
Case in point - Les Thompson. Another is the late Herb Forcier of Flint, 
MI. And undoubtedly many more who have reached well beyond the average, 
to a place in the professional realm.

Most diatonic players do NOT read charts, and definitely DO play keyed 
instruments - that's just part and parcel of the animal.

So let's all resolve to continue helping and encouraging each other to 
advance as much as possible within the confines of each individual.

Danny

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