[Harp-L] Harp Legacy

[suzy101233@xxxxxxx]

My harp legacy originated in Geneva, Illinois, where my father played for  my 
family every night after dinner.
 
He knew how to play every song we requested and continued to try to learn  
the rock songs to which his children listened in the late  60's.
 
My father gave me my first Hohner Marine Band Harmonica,  and I could easily 
play all my childhood favorites.
 
In 2003 I gave a harmonica as a birthday gift to a special friend who had  
never learned how to play any musical instruments. 

Since his brothers had played brass instruments while in high school  while 
he concentrated on sports, this first little Hohner harp presented to  him by 
me made a grand impression on him. He was able to learn a simple song  favorite 
easily, and in no time we were chugging out all our childhood  favorites and 
playing them together.
 
Soon, my friend presented me with harmonica gifts including blues harp  
lesson books with CD's, Hohner Golden Melodies, music stands, Korg tuners,  etc.
 
We were so thrilled with my friend's new ability to play a  musical 
instrument that we bought amps and microphones and discovered all the  great harmonica 
players old and new.
 
We bought harps in every key, brought them all to Red Rocks  Amphitheater in 
Morrison, CO, carried them down to  the stage, and played there often helping 
to spread the word of this  wonderful little instrument.
 
Looking back on how greatly I influenced a friend in music by way of  the 
harmonica means so much to me, I have made it my lifetime goal to continue  to do 
so. 

 




Aloha..........................SuzyQBlues
 
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