Brendan Power
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Apr 12, 2017
2:50 AM
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The Harmonica and push-pull button accordion share much in common: their sound is made by air passing through metal free-reeds, they both use an in-out air direction to activate the reeds, and their tuning layout is quite similar. But it's in the differences that the beauty of this unique combination lies.
The box's large steel reeds and powerful bellows action make it considerably louder, plus it can also generate bass and chord accompaniment (very limited on the harp). But where the harmonica loses out in sheer power it gains in expression - notably the ability to bend notes.
This is a live recording of harp and button-box with my brilliant musical buddy Tim Edey. I think the blend of these two types of free-reed instrument puts out a really special sound. Hear it for yourself here:
Tim Edey & Brendan Power - Harmonica and Button-Box
Last Edited by Brendan Power on Apr 12, 2017 5:19 AM
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