Todd Parrott
1280 posts
Jan 07, 2015
8:48 PM
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I meant to post this earlier in the day, but it was 25 years ago today, 1/7, that I began playing the harmonica. :)
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indigo
36 posts
Jan 07, 2015
8:57 PM
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Congrats Todd..you have certainly put that 25 years to good use.
Mmmm 25 year anniversary?...that would warrant a Silver Harmonica.
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groyster1
2731 posts
Jan 08, 2015
9:11 AM
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1990......by then I had sworn off marine bands and went to sp 20s and golden melodys.....how times have changed.....marine bands can be as good as it gets....especially playing blues....congrats todd....those tin sandwiches have served you well
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harp-er
554 posts
Jan 08, 2015
9:52 AM
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And the world is a better place because of it. Your gift is ours as well.
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Diggsblues
1623 posts
Jan 08, 2015
10:17 AM
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Congrats Todd !!!!!!!!!! Hope the next 25 are even better.
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Kingley
3803 posts
Jan 08, 2015
11:41 AM
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You have achieved some really great things in those 25 years Todd. I hope the future brings even more success for you.
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nacoran
8201 posts
Jan 08, 2015
11:49 AM
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In 1990 I had about 2 weeks of piano lessons before the doctor told me I had to quit or end up needing surgery. Aside from learning Twinkle Twinkle Little start on a Blessing tremolo my grandmother brought back from a trip to China and, when my wrists had recovered a bit learning the MASH theme song and When Johnny Comes Marching Home on guitar before my wrists flared back up I was out of the instrument game for more than a decade after that. Then, around this time of year several years back I decided to give harmonica a serious shot. I needed to get at least good enough so I could figure out what note I was singing so I could write down the pitch for songs I was singing/writing. In retrospect I could have bought a tuner, but I'm glad I chose harmonica!
Todd, I hope by the time I hit the 25 year mark I can play at least half as well as you. :)
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orphan
386 posts
Jan 08, 2015
3:12 PM
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You have certainly accomplished much in 25 years. I learned about you through the forum,and have been fortunate to see you perform twice. You may not remember our phone conversation a couple of years ago, but the advice and pointers you gave me have really helped me along my harp journey. Thank You and Best Wishes for your continued success.
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Destin
99 posts
Jan 08, 2015
6:43 PM
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Out of curiosity
Todd, How much would u say u spent practicing over the years on average?
You cd just came in by the way and I'm already ready for you to make another one. I love it
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ted burke
47 posts
Jan 08, 2015
8:12 PM
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The dedication to your craft is evident in your peerless playing, Todd. Twenty five years! Congratulations and thanks for staying on the path.
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Todd Parrott
1281 posts
Jan 08, 2015
8:56 PM
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Thank you all for the kind words! I really appreciate all of my friends in the harp community and on this forum.
@Destin - I used to practice for hours on end, but I don't have as much time these days. I try to play as much as I can - hard to determine an average. When I am not playing, I'm either whistling or playing some rhythm in my head.
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dougharps
806 posts
Jan 09, 2015
9:18 PM
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Todd, don't think of it as just 25 years... Think of it as a QUARTER OF A CENTURY!
I really enjoy your use of melody in playing and your interpretations of songs when you improvise. You use your technical skills on harmonica to make really good music.
Congratulations on reaching this temporal landmark!
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Doug S.
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Ross Garren
78 posts
Jan 09, 2015
11:33 PM
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That's awesome!
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JustFuya
685 posts
Jan 10, 2015
1:05 AM
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My last comment went into the gutter and may show up. I'll be a little bit more wordy on this just to make sure that my question is asked, if not answered. How can you nail the date? Mine is a little foggy but it's twice your starting date at least. I used your playing as an example when I ordered my first custom harp within the past year. I gave the fella two versions of 'Amazing Grace'. One was how I play and your version was how I'd like to play. Totally from the heart without busyness. Your music, may I say as a wobbler, is absolutely beautiful.
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florida-trader
598 posts
Jan 10, 2015
6:16 AM
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Congratulations Todd. You are a tremendous asset to the world of music with your harmonica playing. A true blessing.
@Destin - don't be deceived. I spent a fair amount of time with Todd at SPAH two years ago. The boy ALWAYS has a harp in his mouth. He's always working on something. Quietly, but in between sentences in a conversation, he's playing.
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Tom Halchak
www.BlueMoonHarmonicas.com
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Todd Parrott
1286 posts
Jan 13, 2015
12:53 AM
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How can I remember the date so well? It's because we had a guest speaker scheduled from 1/2-1/7 at the church I was attending back then, and there was a calendar on the back wall that stayed up all year. I bought my first harmonica from him, a Huang Sivertone Deluxe, that last night, 1/7/90, and always remembered the date because I passed that calendar a zillion times the rest of the year. I guess the date just stuck with me.
Thanks again, everyone!
Last Edited by Todd Parrott on Jan 13, 2015 12:54 AM
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