Re: [Harp-L] Staring a number "naked"

[Mojo Red <harplicks@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Bill,

Starting a song "naked" with solo harp works GREAT on some tunes, but not on 
others. 

It works best for me on simple blues numbers. I'll tell the bend: "This is a 
blues shuffle in E. I'll open with a solo with harp on the I, and I want the 
band to come in on the IV."  

The band then hears the groove, knows when to come in and we're off to the 
races.

Harpin' in Colorado,
--Ken M.
 TeraBlu Band on My Space
http://www.myspace.com/terablu




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From: Bill Kumpe <bkumpe@xxxxxxx>
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thu, August 5, 2010 8:26:15 AM
Subject: [Harp-L] Staring a number "naked"


A while back, a pro player that I really respect suggested that when playing
with a band or accompanist you have not practiced with it is better on some
numbers to ask them to let you play a few bars "naked" with no accompaniment
and then let them come in as they catch the groove.  Every time I have tried
this it has not worked out well.  I really like this sound when this is done
right and the guy I got the tip from pulls it off flawlessly every time.
Does anybody else do this? Suggestions? Comments?

Bill Kumpe
Tulsa, OK