Re: [Harp-L] Harmonicas and respect

[fjm <bad_hat@xxxxxxxx>]

> We play an instrument that has generally received little respect.



I'm not disagreeing.  I play in a band with a changing cast of 
characters.  3 of the various people I've played with regularly are 
multi instrumentalists.  None of the 3 can play a harmonica and all 3 
have remarked to  me that they don't know how I do it.  It doesn't make 
sense to them and it seems difficult to learn.  So while I guess we 
don't always get respect for our abilities from the general public at 
least I enjoy the respect of my peers, other musicians I play with 
regularly.  Works for me.  fjm