Re: [Harp-L] tuning and gapping

["Vern Smith" <jevern@xxxxxxx>]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Bonfiglio" <bon@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2007 7:11 AM
Subject: [Harp-L] tuning and gapping


> Be very careful of Vern - he will have you building the equipment to  mine 
> your own metal for reeds, cut them, grind them, and test their  durability 
> to tolerances the Space Shuttle should use.  Just  kidding!!  Hello Vern, 
> was that a good shot?
>
> Harmonically yours,
>
> Robert Bonfiglio
> http://www.robertbonfiglio.com


I guess that I deserve my terrible reputation.

I fondly recall the '05 chromatic seminar that I attended at Robert's summer 
home in Copake NY.

Robert is a very articulate teacher.  He demonstrates enough to establish 
his credentials but does not leave it at that.  Then he tells you exactly 
what to do with your mouth and your mind. Getting to know Robert on a 
personal level is worth the price of admission.

Robert, did you replace the dishwasher that dumped water all over the 
kitchen floor?

I have thought seriously about attending another of Robert's seminars. 
However, I'm like the old farmer who said he was not going to enroll for 
agricultural courses because, "I ain't farming half as well as I know how 
already."  How can I face Robert after failing to master Bona?

Vern