Re: [Harp-L] Harmonica Band Reboot

[George Miklas <harmonicat@xxxxxxxxx>]

Richard, you have a way with words <wink>

On Tuesday, August 12, 2014, Richard Hunter <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

> George Miklas wrote:
> <Basing my comment upon your  response below, I believe that you might
>  have
> <a preconceived idea of the bass harmonica's capabilities.  Please allow
>  us
> <to think outside the box.  The resonance of the low frequency reed on the
> <modern double bass harmonica is the sum of the harmonica's construction
> AND
> <the resonance  of the player.  Performance technique is a product of time
> <and practice of the player.
> <
> <The sky is the limit.  Trust  me, I know.
> <
> <It isn't just roots and fifths anymore!
>
> hi George,
>
> I've heard the Stagg McMann Trio tear a Tad Dameron tune to pieces, so I
> know that a bass harmonica can be used for more than roots and fifths.  My
> own predilection for higher-pitched harps shouldn't be taken to mean that I
> think the bass harmonica has seen its best days.
>
> However, its place in popular music styles at this point in time is
> uncertain, and I await the breakthrough artist who can establish that
> place.  Perhaps that artist is reading this post right now...
>
> Regards, Richard Hunter
>
>
>
>
>

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