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

["Riccardo Grosso - RGBand" <riccardogrosso@xxxxxxxxx>]

I think Wr here got the point! Here (in Italy) there's too many harp players
who think they are paid for each notes they play (more they do more they
earn)...HAHAHA. In my opinion a harp player who isn't playing the solo
should let the songs breath. I mean: rhythmic is something really hard to do
sometimes so play with the guitar and mix your pattern with some bass line
is what you need to do. I use to play the same line with the bass when the
tunes needs some boost (you hear when you need to do it) and add some
answers after the singer when it's needed. But what I better like to do is
NOT PLAY when I hear that the tunes don't need anything more (in this case:
my harp).

Cheers!
Riccardo Grosso - RGBand
Viale Venezia 33
31015 - Conegliano (TV)
ITALY
Cell: +39 3201913530



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Da: harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:harp-l-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx] Per conto
di wr richards
Inviato: Saturday, May 02, 2009 4:48 AM
A: harp-l harp-l
Oggetto: Re: [Harp-L] Background (Rhythm) harmonica

On May 1, 2009, at 3:12pm, Jp Pagán wrote:
> Hey Phil,
>
> Madcat IS an amazing rhythm player. Saw him at SPAH last year, and  
> what he does with just a harp and a foot cymbal is very impressive.  
> However, I think we're dealing with different meaning of rhythm here.

I had one harmonica lesson, it was in '84 or '85. 30 minutes with  
Madcat, at Elderly Instruments when it was in East Lansing.  And I had  
one specific question -- what to play when it wasn't solo time. His  
suggestion was to play with some part of the bass line or mimic the  
rhythm guitar. Still works for me. Doesn't call for anything fancy,  
and you don't get in the way (at least, no more than the bass and  
rhythm guitar do).

I didn't grow up to be a pro harmonica player, but I can sit in with  
some real talented folks, have a few moments in the spotlight, and not  
p--- off the singer/band/audience. Thanks, Madcat.

wrr
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