[Harp-L] Article on Electronic Effects and the Harp Player

[Tony Eyers <tony@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Randy Landry, owner of the Lone Wolf Blues Company has kindly donated an 
article titled "Electronic Effects and the Harp Player" to my Harmonica 
Academy library.

Randy is harmonica player who has applied his professional electronics 
experience to developing effects pedals for harmonica players. The 
guitar pedals we normally use, designed for guitar inputs and sounds, 
generally lead to compromises which Randy's pedals avoid. His article 
explains this in greater detail.

"Since sixteen year old Christian Buschmann invented the modern 
harmonica in 1821, harmonica players have been using effects to enhance 
and add color to their tone. Tongue blocking, articulation and hand 
cupping were there in the beginning and are still at the heart of 
harmonica playing today. In this article we will consider the role 
electronics has played in effects for the harmonica player and 
guidelines on choosing devices...."

The remainder of the article is at

http://www.harmonicaacademy.com/categories/20090601_1

Tony Eyers
Australia
www.HarmonicaAcademy.com
...everyone plays