Matzen
51 posts
Mar 10, 2011
3:19 PM
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Since my girlfriend is a full time fiddler, lately I've been tagging along to a bunch of old-time fests. I've decided that I would like to learn some old-time tunes so I can join in the jams sessions. I just picked up Glenn Weiser's "Irish and American Fiddle Tunes for Harmonica" book, but was wondering if anyone could recommend any other books, CD's, DVD's or websites worth looking into?
Thanks,
-Ryan
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didjcripey
42 posts
Mar 10, 2011
4:10 PM
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Check out 'A Band in a Waistcoat pocket', by Ray Grieve, a great little book which comes with two CD's of historical recordings.
The harmonica had a huge history in Australia, with big competitions in town halls with big prize money, as well harmonica orchestras, such as The North Sydney tramways mouth organ band.
Let me know if you can't track it down.
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Lucky Lester
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Matzen
52 posts
Mar 11, 2011
12:01 AM
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Wow! That looks very interesting! I'm very suprised that I haven't heard about that before?
Thanks much!
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Matzen
53 posts
Mar 11, 2011
12:03 AM
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It's a book and a CD?
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didjcripey
43 posts
Mar 11, 2011
12:16 AM
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I have only seen the book having borrowed it from a public library, but was able to buy the double CD's online.
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Lucky Lester
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belfast_harper
228 posts
Mar 11, 2011
1:22 AM
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I am not sure what stage you are at with your harmonica playing, but if I wanted to play old-time music I would book a few lessons with Grant Dermody to get me going.
Last Edited by on Mar 11, 2011 1:22 AM
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Matzen
54 posts
Mar 11, 2011
1:50 PM
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I'll have to check out Grant Dermody. I can't say that I've ever heard of him? Thanks for the tip!
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