[Harp-L] Melody Maker vs orchestra s

Sun Aug 26 09:47:51 EDT 2018

The bends are better on MM—
I don’t really care for solo tuned diatonic harmonicas. Some folks like them, however.
I have experimented with modifying the top blow notes, to enable draw ends up there. Basically I duplicate the 2nd degree of the scale on draw 7 (I consider blow six to be the tonic) and shift everything over a hole, similar to some of the Brendan Power diatonic tunings
Gary
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> On Aug 25, 2018, at 11:16 AM, Paul Baughman <paulbaughman at xxxxx> wrote:
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> 
> What would the major advantages of melody maker over solo tuned orchestra s?  I’m guessing there would be less chording available on the orchestra s.
> I’ve been having trouble with valves on my chromatic. This has gotten me thinking about switching to one of these two.
> 
> I would like to make an informed decision before learning new breath patterns on one and then realizing that I would have been farther ahead with the other.
> 
> One advantage, for me, with the orchestra s over the melody maker is I already know the solo layout pretty well. It would have a consistent pattern throughout both octaves.  The melody maker, it’s got that funkiness on the low end and the high end.
> 
> I saw a video of a guy playing a Stevie Wonder song with a MM on YouTube. He was really good. Very expressive. That video has got me leaning towards the MM.
> 
> There isn’t many video demonstrations with the orchestra s.
> 
> I guess there are lots of people who can switch back and forth on various tunings with apparently little difficulty. I don’t know if I can do the same.
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>  *
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> ~ from the large and imposing hand-carved oak desk of Paul Baughman
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>  4. Harmonica with Nashville producer/songwriter (Mikael B?ckman)
>  5. POZIDRIVERS For Sale (Greg Jones)
>  6. Valve Glue Pen (Greg Jones)
>  7. Re: Valve Glue Pen (Slim Heilpern)
>  8. Re: Valve Glue Pen (Gary Lehmann)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 16:33:57 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Bob Loomis <miltloomis at xxxxx<mailto:miltloomis at xxxxx>>
> To: <harp-l at xxxxx<mailto:harp-l at xxxxx>>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Barcelona
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> Blues jams once a week at this craft beer tavern, and great tapas and beers, too!http://www.craftbarcelona.com
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> Bob LoomisConcord CA USA
>  <coolblues64 at xxxxx<mailto:coolblues64 at xxxxx>> wrote:
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 19:25:32 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa at xxxxx<mailto:winslowyerxa at xxxxx>>
> To: Harp-l Harp-l <harp-l at xxxxx<mailto:harp-l at xxxxx>>,  Qu?trad
>   <harptalk at xxxxx<mailto:harptalk at xxxxx>>,    "bluegrassharmonica at xxxxx<mailto:bluegrassharmonica at xxxxx>"
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> Subject: [Harp-L] SPAH 2018 Award recipients, Part 1
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> Announcing 2018 SPAH Awards, Part 1:
> 
> For the Stan Harper Award of Special Merit. Candidates for the Stan Harper award must have benefited the harmonica community in a manner that is deserving of singular honor. They may be individuals who do not play the harmonica, An they may be organizations.
> 
> The 2018 Stan Harper Award goes to two deserving recipients:
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> Manfred Wewers of Toronto, Ontario, SPAH historian and author, and longtime seminar coordinator for the SPAH convention
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> Frank Davis, longtime mover and shaker of the Gateway Harmonica Club, this year?s host, and recipient of the President?s Award in 2013. Frank was instrumental in making SPAH an event that wasn?t always held in Romulus, Michigan.
> 
> Winslow Yerxa
> Producer, the?Harmonica CollectiveAuthor, Harmonica For Dummies, Second Edition: ISBN 978-1-118-88076-0??????????? Harmonica Basics For Dummies, ASIN B005KIYPFS??????????? Blues Harmonica For Dummies, ISBN 978-1-1182-5269-7Resident Expert, bluesharmonica.com<http://bluesharmonica.com>
> Instructor, Jazzschool?Community Music School
> President emeritus,?SPAH, the Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica
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> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2018 19:37:13 +0000 (UTC)
> From: Winslow Yerxa <winslowyerxa at xxxxx<mailto:winslowyerxa at xxxxx>>
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> Candidates for the Pete Pedersen Lifetime Achievement Award should have a record of achievements over a long period of time that may reasonably be considered to be the virtual equivalent of a lifetime. Candidates that have established themselves as outstanding harmonica players are preferred. Candidates should be active in promoting the preservation and advancement of the harmonica and the positive and meaningful interaction of harmonica players and devotees. Candidates should demonstrate generosity in sharing their talents and knowledge, and in remaining accessible to members of the harmonica community. Only one person may receive the Pete Pedersen Lifetime Achievement Award in any one year unless there is a compelling reason to do otherwise.
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> The 2018 recipient of the Pete Pedersen Lifetime Achievement Award is Kirk ?Jellyroll? Johnson, much-recorded stalwart of the Nashville harmonica scene (he's played on over 50 gold records), and longtime SPAH participant. Quiet and soft-spoken, Jellyroll plays with deep, tasteful chops and is open and helpful to all.
> 
> Winslow Yerxa
> Producer, the?Harmonica CollectiveAuthor, Harmonica For Dummies, Second Edition: ISBN 978-1-118-88076-0????????????
> Harmonica Basics For Dummies, ASIN B005KIYPFS????????????
> Blues Harmonica For Dummies, ISBN 978-1-1182-5269-7Resident Expert, bluesharmonica.com<http://bluesharmonica.com>
> Instructor, Jazzschool?Community Music School
> President emeritus,?SPAH, the Society for the Preservation and Advancement of the Harmonica
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> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2018 10:41:39 +0000
> From: Mikael B?ckman <mikael.backman at xxxxx<mailto:mikael.backman at xxxxx>>
> To: "harp-l at xxxxx<mailto:harp-l at xxxxx>" <harp-l at xxxxx<mailto:harp-l at xxxxx>>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Harmonica with Nashville producer/songwriter
> Message-ID: <f2bbb6c1b4354fd7bed92caadf70afd6 at xxxxx<mailto:f2bbb6c1b4354fd7bed92caadf70afd6 at xxxxx>>
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> Hi list!
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> 
> I hope all you lucky ones who were at SPAH had a great time!
> 
> Here is a link to a song I had the privilege to perform with my college David Myhr and Nashville producer/songwriter Brad Jones. The first link is a song written by Brad, the second link is the entire intervju that David Myhr did with Brad.
> 
> In the long video, there is a song written by Nashvilles best kept secret: Tommy Womack. I play harp on that as well, you'll find it 31 minutes into the film.
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> 
> Hope you all enjoy!
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> 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCkUHOeTsJ8
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> A likely lad ? David Myhr and Brad Jones (from David Myhr in conversation with Brad Jones) - YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCkUHOeTsJ8>
> www.youtube.com<http://www.youtube.com>
> From David Myhr in conversation with Brad Jones: http://bit.ly/davidmyhrbradjones Harmonica: Mikael B?ckman http://harpatwork.com www.davidmyhr.com<http://www.davidmyhr.com>
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> https://youtu.be/CgT81eKoi1o?t=30m2s
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> David Myhr in conversation with Brad Jones - YouTube<https://youtu.be/CgT81eKoi1o?t=30m2s>
> youtu.be
> An 81 minute long ?TV-special? where I?m interviewing Nashville-based producer Brad Jones about songwriting. The conversation is framed around four songs tha...
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> Mikael Backman (who is sorry he wasn't able to come to SPAH...)
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> Sweden
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> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2018 08:44:56 -0500
> From: Greg Jones <greg at xxxxx<mailto:greg at xxxxx>>
> To: Harp-L <harp-l at xxxxx<mailto:harp-l at xxxxx>>
> Subject: [Harp-L] POZIDRIVERS For Sale
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> I have POZIDRIVERS #0 & #1
> 
> Wiha brand w/black and red handle
> 
> $13 each plus $2 shipping
> 
> 
> 
> *Greg Jones*
> *16:23 Harmonicas*
> Web Site:        1623customharmonicas.com<http://1623customharmonicas.com>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2018 08:48:21 -0500
> From: Greg Jones <greg at xxxxx<mailto:greg at xxxxx>>
> To: Harp-L <harp-l at xxxxx<mailto:harp-l at xxxxx>>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Valve Glue Pen
> Message-ID:
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> I'm always trying to improve and lately I've found a really neat product
> for gluing windsavers/valves.
> 
> It is a clear, non-toxic glue that comes in a glue pen.  The pen allows you
> to place a precise dot on the valve plate and the dry time gives you a
> couple of minutes to set the valve.
> 
> You could probably get 500-1,000 valves per pen.
> 
> $15 + $3 shipping
> 
> *Greg Jones*
> *16:23 Harmonicas*
> Web Site:        1623customharmonicas.com<http://1623customharmonicas.com>
> 
> 
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> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2018 07:44:39 -0700
> From: Slim Heilpern <slim at xxxxx<mailto:slim at xxxxx>>
> To: Greg Jones <greg at xxxxx<mailto:greg at xxxxx>>,    harp-l harp-l
>   <harp-l at xxxxx<mailto:harp-l at xxxxx>>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Valve Glue Pen
> Message-ID: <A7EF395D-1F7C-4ED3-B57B-507200CBDB20 at xxxxx<mailto:A7EF395D-1F7C-4ED3-B57B-507200CBDB20 at xxxxx>>
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> Hi Greg -
> 
> I?m always up for trying new valve glue solutions. I got something from you in the past that was a cool applicator with some kind of white glue in it that, for me, didn?t work so well as the valve wouldn?t stay in one place while drying (this is a bit hard for me to describe well). So I?ve continued to use contact cement which can be a pain to work with due to the stringiness, but does the trick for me.
> 
> I'm happy to try your latest solution, but I couldn?t find it on your website. How can I order one?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> - Slim.
> 
> www.SlimAndPenny.com<http://www.SlimAndPenny.com>
> 
> 
> On Aug 24, 2018, at 6:48 AM, Greg Jones <greg at xxxxx<mailto:greg at xxxxx>> wrote:
> 
> I'm always trying to improve and lately I've found a really neat product
> for gluing windsavers/valves.
> 
> It is a clear, non-toxic glue that comes in a glue pen.  The pen allows you
> to place a precise dot on the valve plate and the dry time gives you a
> couple of minutes to set the valve.
> 
> You could probably get 500-1,000 valves per pen.
> 
> $15 + $3 shipping
> 
> *Greg Jones*
> *16:23 Harmonicas*
> Web Site:        1623customharmonicas.com<http://1623customharmonicas.com>
> 
> 
> 
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> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2018 07:53:35 -0700
> From: Gary Lehmann <gnarlyheman at xxxxx<mailto:gnarlyheman at xxxxx>>
> To: Slim Heilpern <slim at xxxxx<mailto:slim at xxxxx>>
> Cc: Greg Jones <greg at xxxxx<mailto:greg at xxxxx>>, harp-l
>   <harp-l at xxxxx<mailto:harp-l at xxxxx>>
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Valve Glue Pen
> Message-ID:
>   <CABi=NcR+j69diKM2GfypZYE7KiT6BYFFnEau+OugEX=voTocng at xxxxx<mailto:CABi=NcR+j69diKM2GfypZYE7KiT6BYFFnEau+OugEX=voTocng at xxxxx>>
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> Same here--those little "spider webs" can really be a hang!
> 
> On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 7:44 AM Slim Heilpern <slim at xxxxx<mailto:slim at xxxxx>> wrote:
> 
> Hi Greg -
> 
> I?m always up for trying new valve glue solutions. I got something from
> you in the past that was a cool applicator with some kind of white glue in
> it that, for me, didn?t work so well as the valve wouldn?t stay in one
> place while drying (this is a bit hard for me to describe well). So I?ve
> continued to use contact cement which can be a pain to work with due to the
> stringiness, but does the trick for me.
> 
> I'm happy to try your latest solution, but I couldn?t find it on your
> website. How can I order one?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> - Slim.
> 
> www.SlimAndPenny.com<http://www.SlimAndPenny.com>
> 
> 
> On Aug 24, 2018, at 6:48 AM, Greg Jones <greg at xxxxx<mailto:greg at xxxxx>>
> wrote:
> 
> I'm always trying to improve and lately I've found a really neat product
> for gluing windsavers/valves.
> 
> It is a clear, non-toxic glue that comes in a glue pen.  The pen allows
> you
> to place a precise dot on the valve plate and the dry time gives you a
> couple of minutes to set the valve.
> 
> You could probably get 500-1,000 valves per pen.
> 
> $15 + $3 shipping
> 
> *Greg Jones*
> *16:23 Harmonicas*
> Web Site:        1623customharmonicas.com<http://1623customharmonicas.com>
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> Message: 9
> Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2018 21:24:20 -0400
> From: philharpn at xxxxx<mailto:philharpn at xxxxx>
> To: harp-l at xxxxx<mailto:harp-l at xxxxx>
> Subject: [Harp-L] Lazy Lester RIP
> Message-ID: <1656eae97d6-1ec0-73ee at xxxxx<mailto:1656eae97d6-1ec0-73ee at xxxxx>>
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> Lazy Lester, a singer, harmonica player and guitarist from Louisiana whose country- and Cajun-tinged sound made him an architect of the style known as swamp blues, died on Wednesday at his home in Paradise, Calif. He was 85.
> 
> https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/24/obituaries/lazy-lester-bluesman-dead.html?action=click&module=Features&pgtype=Homepage
> 
> Hereis the link to Lazy Lester's last greatest hit:the old guy plyaing harp on the porch the Geico gecko commercial.
> 
> 
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNFbmyKqLfI&list=PLwTsyIROsacjiW9FJRXs6jT8R1Fp_2Byb&index=5
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