Re: [Harp-L] Playing in the groove...

["Leonardo Kenji Shikida" <shikida@xxxxxxxxx>]

I really does not know how to answer your question, but I would like
to introduce the GaitaGroove movement (gaita in Portuguese means
Harmonica)

This movement is related to three awesome harmonica players from Sao
Paulo, Brazil

Andre Carlini <carlinigroove@xxxxxxxxx>, Rodrigo Soares Tostines
<tostafunk@xxxxxxxxx> and Fernando Ricco <gaitagroove@xxxxxxxxxxxx>

Andre Carlini, the head of this movement, is nation-wide known in
Brazil and he's one of the four endorsees of Bends Harmonicas
(www.bends.com.br) , a new harmonica factory that will be a new player
in the market probably in the end of this year, or maybe in the first
quarter of 2007. He recorded an awesome CD, half funk-groove, half
Bossa Nova (www.andrecarlini.com.br)

These guys are highly inspired by the 70's funky-groovy rythms and
they have a solid work, advocating some new ways to play harmonica
under this musical context.

Maybe you could talk with them. ;-) They certainly will have an answer
to your question and they certainly could help you about this subject

best regards

Kenji

On 9/22/06, Mike Fugazzi <mfugazzi67@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> How does one define playing in the groove?  How does
> one acheive this?
>
> I was asked these questions on a board after I posted
> comments comparing two guitar players. I described one
> as playing in the groove and the other on top of it.
>
> To me, I understand the difference, but have a hard
> time explaining it...especially on a computer.
>
> Just out of discussion's sake, and since there are so
> many types of music we all seem to discuss, where does
> the groove originate?  Do different insturments get
> the groove going in different genres?
>
> What harp players play "in the groove"?
>
> To me, rhythm is the key component of groove.  In a
> four piece band, I try to use the drummer and bass
> player for rhythmic motifs and starting points.  I
> then use the guitar to determine note choice.  So the
> solo I hear in my head start with the phrasing first,
> and then note choice second.
>
> Now everybody play nice!
>
> Mike Fugazzi
> vocals/harmonica
>
> http://www.myspace.com/mikefugazzi
> http://www.niterail.com
>
> "Capitalize on your own strengths; develop your own style.
> The world needs another harp player doing Little Walter licks
> as much as it needs another Elvis impersonator."
> -Paul deLay
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