Re: [Harp-L] Subject: Blues vs classical

[Rick Dempster <rickdempster33@xxxxxxxxx>]

The glass harmonica resembles the 'free reed' harmonica in name only.
It was an instrument producing sound from the vibration of a bowing action
on glass,
like running your finger around the rim of a wineglass.
With plastic combs, there is no need to soak the harp in water;
a bad idea even with a wood comb.
Better to just play the thing regularly, to keep some moisture
in the comb.
RD


On 5 June 2014 21:49, Mox Gowland <mox.g@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Mozart composed 'music ' for the Harmonica.
> Benjamin Franklin invented the Harmonica.
> It was made of glass
> Any 'classical blues' harmonicist of the 30/60's
> would soak his harmonica in a GLASS of water.
> Thus respecting the tradition of his forebeares
> Please excuse my english
> as I have only spoken it since I was a child.
> I come from an oral tradition as does the blues
> But my life has changed since I learnt to reed/read.
>
> Mox
> http://player.zimbalam.com/player/3610156726586/6/black/0/0/0/fr/
>