:: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 ::

"A duck may be somebody's mother..." (Unknown)

Selected excerpts from my new book: Country & Blues HARMONICA for the MUSICALLY HOPELESS:
"Deep in the soul of every man, woman and child beats the heart of a frustrated harmonica player -- or at least I hope so..." ~The Author
"Above all, a harmonica is not a tuba. You can't blast out good tone. It has to be coaxed, especially when you first start to play. As you blow and draw your way up and down the harmonica, be gentle yet firm. Be gentle as you blow and draw. Think nice thoughts.
"You may run across a harmonica expert who will tell you to soak your harp in water to improve its tone. Ignore him.
"For vibrato, tone mellowing and drama, lay your hand across your mouth, as though yawning, and vibrate it as you play long notes and chords. This will greatly improve your sound and also help you hide your harmonica.
"If you can count to 4, you've got rhythm. If you can whistle Happy Birthday, you've got technique. And if you've ever snapped your fingers, you've probably even got some soul."

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