Re: [Harp-L] video, john popper "how to play the harmonica"

[Shirley Rowe <robertrowe2@xxxxxxx>]

I forget which one exactly, but early in the series of videos he says that he is "arguably" the best harmonica player in the world. I was so happy to learn this. With so many fabulous players out there I was unable to determine who was the best of the best. Now I know. 

Robert

Resident Curmudgeon 

On Dec 5, 2012, at 1:48 PM, Mike <mikefugazzi@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> They've been online for a while now as part of a web series from HowCast 
> (http://www.youtube.com/user/Howcast).  He covers a lot of info in short 
> chunks, including overblows.  This should be all 14 videos, I think: 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjapTJ6XUec&playnext=1&list=SP36BE5C07BE479E21
> 
> He shot these on tour with Duskray Troubadors...which was a killer roots 
> rock band.  That album is awesome and features some fantastic harmonica 
> playing.  You can hear the whole album for free at Spotify or 
> www.johnpopper.net.  My only goal with harmonica was to be a rock player in 
> a band like Blues Traveler, lol.
> 
> They've sold over 13 million records, with 6 albums going platinum.  I'd 
> settle for 2 gigs a month at a dive bar, ha!!!
> 
> On Tuesday, December 4, 2012 10:02:08 AM UTC-6, Randy Singer wrote:
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>> 
>> i do not recall mr popper making these types of videos.....very 
>> basic....Did not learn anything but this seems geared for someone who has 
>> NEVER played harmonica. 
>> 
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>>> 
>>> Web        2 new results for harmonica 
>>> 
>>>        AOL On - How to Play Harmonica Fast 
>>> Harmonica player and teacher, John Popper, show you how to play fast. 
>>> on.aol.com/video/how-to-play-harmonica-fast-517293026
>>