Re: [Harp-L] Re:Help!

[Guy Buxman <gbuxman@xxxxxxxxx>]

Brother Dave, that's some of the best advice I've read.  I second it!

- Guy

On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 9:57 AM, David Fertig <drfertig@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Jim, It's been said every time one gets up to play in public, one takes a
> brick out of the wall between you and the audience, so keep getting up and
> playing in public!
>
> On the other hand, playing without preparation, &/or in circumstances where
> you are likely to sound terrible or at least in way over your head, can be
> quite discouraging (of you or folks whom you'd like to play with).
>
> But if you're having fun, it's worth the frustration, and makes a good
> lesson.
>
> Remember, the biggest mistake we make as harp newbies is playing too much
> and playing over others, so listen closely to what others are doing and play
> essentially to simply complement their sound, to make the others sound
> good.   Play sparely, you'll make fewer mistakes, fewer grimaces and more
> value for what you do play.
>
> And learn to stand silently looking in awe at the other players, bopping
> your head, maybe waving your hands or other body parts to encourage
> players', dancers and others' enthusiasm.  And of course when it's your turn
> just let it rip, then step back again.
>
> And smile, enjoy, flirt, goof around, dance, and have fun!
>
> As for amplification, check with the band, will they have a pa (and mic)
> you can play on?  Do you have a low-z mic that will plug into the pa? if
> you're already into a mic and amp set up, take it, too.  In general, always
> take more gear than you will need, leave it in the car, scope out the scene
> and bring in what you want to use.
>
> Oh, and don't forget the hat!
>
> -Dave "Do as I say not as I do" Fertig
>
>
> On Wed, 6/24/09, harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx <harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> Forwarded Message: Re: [Harp-L]  Help! Re: [Harp-L]  Help!
>                Wednesday, June 24, 2009 5:44 AM
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>            From:
>            Lyalljames@xxxxxxx
>
>
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>                To:
>                cscharp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>                I've been asked to play harmonica with experienced rock
> musicians at a
> Karaoke type nite at a restaurant.  I've been playing for 4 months only
> and  am
> a beginner.   The real musicians will be playing songs from the  60's to
> 80's and some Dylan songs.   Any ideas? Do I need to  amplify?  Only played
> 1
> time in public at church.   Thanks   Jim Lyall N. Canton, Ohio
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