Re: [Harp-L] Parker's Mood

[Roger A Gonzales <gonz1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Michael,
You can disagree if you choose to.  However, take into consideration that you head when it 
turns, it turns in a circular motion.  The harmonica is a flat straight surface.  When you move 
your head more than you do the harmonica the embouchure changes.  It loses some of its 
occlusive seal.  I learned from one of the best chromatic players in the world, Eddie Gordon. 
And Eddie taught me that the less you move your head the better regardless of the 
harmonica.. Because the tighter and more stationary you can maintain your embouchure the 
better your seal, tone and breathing will be.  An embouchure works best when it is stationary 
regardless of the mouth instrument.  I am a band teacher and play 6 other instruments 
besides the harmonica and every embouchure is better when it is stationary, including the 
harmonica.

all the best,     

Roger Gonzales MA/Mus.Ed.
Fresno,CA.

----- Original Message -----
From: michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Friday, April 23, 2010 9:23 am
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Parker's Mood
To: Roger A Gonzales <gonz1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: jazmaan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx, harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx

> I am not sure if I agree with Roger's comment.  I also recommend
> moving the harp not the head, but clearly David is playing beautifully
> and in a very advanced style while using his  head.  Perhaps David has
> discovered that the head is an alternate method.
> 
> David, did you transcribe this solo by ear or read written music?  If
> you transcribed it, did you write it down or just use your ear the
> whole way?
> Michael Rubin
> Michaelrubinharmonica.com
> 
> On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 12:17 AM, Roger A Gonzales 
> <gonz1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > David,
> > Move your harmonica and not your head.  The harmonica should 
> always be what moves and
> > not your head.  As I tell my students, make the harmonica come to 
> you, don't go to it.
> >
> > regards,
> >
> > Roger Gonzales MA/Mus.Ed.
> > Fresno,CA.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: David Fairweather <dmf273@xxxxxxxxx>
> > Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:56 am
> > Subject: [Harp-L] Parker's Mood
> > To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> >
> >> Here's my latest YouTube - another in my continuing series of
> >> attempts to approximate Charlie Parker on harmonica.    A lofty and
> >> probably unattainable goal, but a lot of fun for me and hopefully
> >> I'm learnng something in the process.   Your  gentle criticisms
> >> would be appreciated! ;>
> >>
> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzTJBWZHSf4
> >>
> >>
> >
>