Re: [Harp-L] Amplified Chromatic: Thumb or Finger?

[rmcgraw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Thanks Vince...I assume that, as his playing takes him up and down the
register , he moves either the mic or harmonica so that the harmonica
remains in front of the mic? Or not?
WVa Bob
> A picture is worth a thousand words...
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> http://www.myspace.com/gutpuppet
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> Click on "pics"
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> Third photo from the left, caption:
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> "In-store performance @ Poobah Records"
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> For those not willing to go through all that, he uses the index
> finger on the slide.
>
> I would recommend going through all that, though, because along the
> way you can check out some gutpuppet tunes on the myspace page, and
> they kick some major booty.
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> And when it comes to harmonica tone and/or technique (and musicality,
> artistry, etc., etc.,) for my money you simply cannot go wrong
> emulating Bill Barrett.
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> V
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> On Jul 6, 2007, at 3:11 AM, rmcgraw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
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>> You folks who play chromatic amplifed, holding a bullet mic...do
>> you use
>> your thumb or finger on the slide? Seems like you might get a
>> tighter cup
>> using thumb....what does Bill Barret do? i know Vince M has played
>> a lot
>> with Barret; what about it Vince?
>> WVa Bob
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