[Harp-L] Re: A fairly minor key issue

[David Fertig <drfertig@xxxxxxxxx>]

Joel, I would regret anyone leaving this list due to the pendantry, pedagoguery, egg-headedness, blockheadedness, obliquity or obtuseness of our fellow harp-heads.  We're a diverse group whith that loner, "I'll go my own way even if you think I'm crazy" mentality found in virtually all good harp players - and even more in all bad ones!   

Fact is, try playin' harp acoustically aacross from a loud dobro, trumpet or even, god forbid, a bagpipe, and you'll be lookin' for a little amp to cut the mustard.  

The fact that something can be done, doesn't mean it should be (some harp techniques and approaches), but if it's a challenge someone here will take it up, a fact I find entertaining and at times quite edifying.  Or I just delete the post.  .  It's  MATTER OF TASTE.s" <theloveboxquartet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
14/07/2008 21:54 >>>
Hi All,

I'm beginning to see why people are leaving this list.......

To Elizabeth and Winslow, I wasn't trying to critisise Winslow, but to
maintain that being able to be heard for a matter of a second or so, in
a theatre, in front of a fairly quiet group is NOT holding your own
acoustically.
If you did the same thing, but outside in the open air, with no
amplification, I would agree and it would be an impressive thing to
hear. I think you are trying to drive home the wrong point. Can't you
accept that it is difficult for the harmonica to be heard over many
other instruments? This would be much better information for budding
acoustic players......see Steve Shaw's follow up post where he has taken
some time to reflect on the question and all that he says is useful. You
see, what does Winslow prove with his point? I can do exactly what he
did in that theatre, anyone with a reasonably adjusted harp could, but
that doesn't help me being heard acoustically on the street or in a
raucous session. 

But playing on the high octave would obviously help....a bit....see my
old postings for the Vitual Hole Technique.

See, Elizabeth, I'm not confused, just frustrated at the pedancy of some
Harp-l members. Perhaps you think I'm just some inexperienced wannabee
harmonica player with cloth ears......

And Winslow, as for Steve Shaw answering my question, he clearly hasn't
as he starts his reply with "I'm not really sure what the problem
is" 
I have talked to Steve a few times before and have learnt many of the
tunes he plays, he's a nice guy, easy to talk to, full of good info and
not an egomaniac. But he plays in a different style to myself. He isn't
really in a position to help me as he doesn't use chording style. I put
my initial posting up to see whether there was anyone on this list who
was trying to play in the style I am.....tongue-block, chording, vamping
folk tunes on an unaltered Richter diatonic.

So if there isn't anyone, maybe I shouldn't be on this list. If I want
to ask Steve a question, I've already got his email address.

Cheers,
Joel.
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  theloveboxquartet@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 

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