Re: [Harp-L] re: why do you want to play blues

[BiscuitBoy714@xxxxxxx]

This is  what has kept me playing in 2nd position most of the time. When I 
first started  playing I played everything with an A harp and a C diatonic and a 
12 hole  C. I just played what sounded good to my ear because I didn't know 
about  cross harping. When that dude at Carl's music store in Lexington told me 
 about cross harping a light went off in my head and I traded my trumpet in 
for 6  harps and microphone. I could already bend drawing and blowing but 
everything  became easier. 
 
        The thing is though, this thread  is about why we wanna play the 
blues so here's my point. When I was playing  everything with that A, C, and that 
12 hole harp it felt so good to  hear myself playing along with the music that 
I would get cold chills all  over my body. I was already gigging because I 
could sing harmony at an  early age and I played the trumpet, so I just kinda 
played harp on the songs  that felt good and the boys would encourage me. My ear 
kept me from out  right sucking. It felt just as good when I was in my 
ignorant is bliss stage as  it does now. I play the blues 'cause it feels good and 
they pay me.  (sometimes)
 
 
                I guess that is it. I play 'da blues cause it feels good. 
Sure I could use a  little work in other positions, but it's just so much easier 
to play in 2nd. I  guess I'm lazy, but my voice and guitar kinda make up 'fer 
it.
 
                Peace Love and Pentatonic's
                      Randy
                  BiscuitBoy Blues
      
 
In a message dated 8/24/2008 10:08:51 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
groovygypsy@xxxxxxxxx writes:

This  is
not to say I don't advocate making changes through any key but  most
things will always sound better in one position or another so why  play
something to an audience that doesn't sound as good as it  could?







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