Not Necessarily the Blues Harp - Harmonica
Tunes, Chugs, and Riffs from Around the World
Paul Herzoff
Introduction to the
world's most widespread and popular musical instrument. All your
ideas about the harmonica — its
history, and its place in the world's music - are
correct! Now come and learn some different ones - and
why it's a good thing for you to learn to play. Blues harp is a glorious
institution, but it's only a small portion of the world culture of
harmonica. We'll look into various folk harmonica styles, with demonstrations
and recordings.
Those who have come to play are encouraged
to play along or to show off their specialties. It's a chance for
those interested in the instrument
to gather, and it's also a chance to spread the word to newbies of
the harmonica's versatility and ubiquity - keys
to its acceptance in many musical traditions.
Bring any old harmonica in the key of "C" to
participate in introductory material and see how simple it can be
to start.
Not an all-out beginners' class, but more of a pep talk and (hopefully)
inspirational demonstration of the fun one can have with the "Pocket
Piano".
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