Re: [Harp-L] diatonic versus chromatic--WAS-- stevie wonder newspaper story



I thought it was a very good story despite the questionable stuff about Stevie's technique. What it said about the quality his music was the most important thing, and it was spot on. The writer was making some effort to communicate to the non-player Stevie's virtuosity on the instrument, always a difficult thing to do. Who care's about what's more difficult? I hear a lot of technical playing that leaves me cold.  Just 'cause it's hard to do don't make it good.
RD 



>>> <IcemanLE@xxxxxxx> 29/11/2007 1:57 >>>
Diatonic is harder to learn than chromatic.
Chromatic is harder to learn than diatonic.
Great taste.
Less filling.
I like McDonald's.
I like Burger King.
 
Newspaper/tv stories about harmonica are notoriously goofy, mostly  depending 
on the attitude of the writer/producer. Any publicity should be viewed  as 
good publicity.
 
TV spots will usually play down the serious interview with a harmonica  
player, instead featuring a close up of an old man making silly faces while  
playing the harmonica.
 
That's the nature of the media beast - pop culture et al.
 
I'm just glad there are a few Brad Kava's in the mix.
 
The Iceman



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