[Harp-L] re: Jazz Harp by RH

[Jonathan Ross <jross38@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

One of the things that still impresses me every time I go back to  
that book (which is often, but probably not as often as I should) is  
the breadth of what is included.  In terms of styles we go from the  
'Cats to Stevie to Miles to avant-garde and much more.  That's pretty  
impressive and gives you a great foundation to start focusing on what  
styles you want to play.  In terms of technique, it covers a huge  
area in both chromatic and diatonic: tongue-switching, bends,  
overblows, slide-punches, alternative tunings just to name some.   
Richard's use-everything-including-the-kitchen-sink approach has been  
a huge influence on the development of my playing, that's for sure.

Thanks for reminding me to go practice some more "...Nobska", Paul.   
Nothing fancy in that piece at all, but a great way of learning  
control and precision throughout.



 ()()    JR "Bulldogge" Ross
()  ()   & Snuffy, too:)
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