RE: [Harp-L] is harmonica your first instument ?

["Peace, Ken" <ken.peace@xxxxxxxxxx>]

<< it's very interesting how that "previous" instrument  influences the
player's technique and  perception of music plyed through the
harmonica.>>

I was taught to play the Hammond Organ as a child and started playing
harmonica in my 20s.

I view the instruments to be quite different and I can think in terms of
either.  The music theory that I learned as a child is very useful for
me in playing harminica.  I do not think it is mandatory for a blues
player like myself to understand theory but it certainly makes it a lot
easier to discuss ideas with other musicians.

Cheers
Ken

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Ken Peace
Chester, UK
http://bluesinthenorthwest.blogspot.com 
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