Re: [Harp-L] Background (Rhythm) harmonica

[Jp Pagán <jplpagan@xxxxxxx>]

Don't confuse rhythm playing with chordal playing. Even rhythm  
guitarists don't spend all of their time playing chords. Or think of  
the bass, which is a rhythm instrument, yet not a chordal one. For  
specific harmonica tips, listen to the great backup harp players:  
Little Walter playing behind Muddy Waters, or Kim Wilson playing  
behind Jimmy Rogers. There's many others, but even if you just listen  
to these two, you'll learn there's alot you can play that ain't chords.

-Jp

--- In harp-l-archives@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Candace R. Meyer" <hqr@...>  
wrote:
>
> Rhythm on the diatonic harmonica is easier when the notes are there  
as
> given--without a bend.
> Not too many chords (triads) on the standard tuned harmonica.
> I like to retune 'em.
> What do y'all do? Play diads?
> Gary in San Diego
>
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