[Harp-L] Jaw Harp (was: What is Moorsing?)

[Jonathan Metts <jonathan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I own a jaw harp and have found it to be a great training device for 
harmonica.  Jaw harps don't make very many notes, but you do control 
them entirely with your breathing, embouchure, and throat.  All of these 
things go into your harmonica tone.  You can pick up a cheap jaw harp 
for five bucks at any music store or even Cracker Barrel.  As with 
harmonicas, there are much higher quality versions that cost a good bit 
more.  They even come in multiple keys, although I don't think any jaw 
harp can really play an entire scale.  They can be used for some fun 
rhythmic lines, though.

Jonathan Metts