[Harp-L] Changing melodies to fit an instrument

[Robert Bonfiglio <bon@xxxxxxxxxx>]

There is a BIG difference between taking a melody that you can play  
and simplifying it and taking a melody you can't play and making it  
simple enough to play.  It's kind of the difference between a Ferrari  
going 60 mph on the West Side Highway and a VW going 60 on the same  
highway.

Some melodies that are easy on the chromatic are very hard on the  
diatonic. I can play Juke on the chromatic but would never choose  
that instrument for the piece.  I can play Autumn Leaves on the  
Diatonic without the D#, but why choose that instrument?

BTW, if you wonder why I switch corners to play Bach, just watch  
Madcat in this uTube shot.  At least I don't have to go to my dentist  
and get me teeth put back in!!  Madcat is the MAN!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEhApQmsozc&feature=related

I need to know how to put video footage onto uTube.  Is it hard?

Harmonically yours,

Robert Bonfiglio