Re: [Harp-L] Folk Harp

[Philharpn@xxxxxxx]

If you want to learn overblows, go for it. But in the meantime, the quick and 
dirty way to do it is just switch harps.

Why do you think guitarists use capos? It's the same deal.

Use the harmonica that will "play" the notes in the underlying chord. Most 
folk songs don't have that many chords. If the songs in minor keys don't work 
for you, pick up some minor key harps.





In a message dated 12/5/06 11:58:51 AM, cjcastor@xxxxxxxxx writes:


> I studied the harp for a couple years, learning songs, playing along
> with cd's, but I haven't played much in the past year because I never
> found someone to play with.  Recently, however, I met a friend who
> writes and plays folk music, and he wants to work together after I
> improved behind him a little one night by playing chords and sustained
> notes with a little riffing.
> 
> I've only really played along with blues before though, and I'm not
> completely sure how to handle folk.  I got Jon Gindick's Rockin' the
> Folk, and that has helped, particularly his section on Oh Susanna, but
> I was wondering whom would be some good folk harmonica players to
> listen to and get ideas from.  His style reminds me a lot of James
> Taylor, but he seems to have a bit of emo influence in the vocals from
> his rock band.
> 
> (I think this is also going to mean learning overblows, grrr, as I
> like the sound of straight harp with his work, and he likes to use
> minor keys).
> 
> Thanks for any help.
> --
> Carter
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