kudzurunner
2012 posts
Nov 09, 2010
9:33 AM
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I've just approved ten applications for membership to this forum. They've all accumulated in the past three days. Welcome to our new members! Please read the forum creed; it has evolved over the past several years, in part as a response to challenges that we've faced as a community. We seem to be doing pretty well these days, but of course blues is as blues does and one never knows how long such Golden Ages will last.
If you've got a particular interest, please put it into the forum search engine--it's on the page after the forum--and see if we've dialogued about it. This doesn't mean you can't ask the same question again, but it does mean that if you're truly interested in a subject, you'll find a rich archive in our past discussions. (You'll also sometimes find bad behavior, but I urge you to ignore that.)
A forum like this depends for its vitality just as much on the fresh perspectives offered by new members as it depends on the stabilizing influence and institutional wisdom reflected by its long-timers. (We're sorta like a prison in that respect--except you get to leave whenever you want, if you want.)
Again, welcome to the forum. We're glad you're here.
Last Edited by on Nov 09, 2010 9:34 AM
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toddlgreene
2076 posts
Nov 09, 2010
12:05 PM
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Welcome, and try not to drop the soap.
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Todd L. Greene, Codger-in-training
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bluemoose
382 posts
Nov 09, 2010
12:22 PM
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Check out the 'forum archive' link as well (good stuff GermanHarpist). Find nacoran's thread-thread organizer page link at the bottom of his latest signature.
To really blow your mind try my MBH Webbrain to index into all of Adam's youtube vids by topic, harp key of song. (Or use FerretCat to find Jason Ricci's lessons by hair color! :)
Todd? Could you pass the conditioner please?
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nacoran
3196 posts
Nov 09, 2010
1:00 PM
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Said Thread Thread Thread Organizer Thread, like Bluemoose said. :)
Welcome aboard!
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Nate
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steve j.
34 posts
Nov 09, 2010
1:05 PM
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I got my soap , on a rope ;)
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Various Musical ramblings
http://www.youtube.com/user/sjeter61?feature=mhum
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groyster1
545 posts
Nov 09, 2010
1:56 PM
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to new members-if you post your harp playing talent on this forum please have thick skin the people critiqing are very honest and will not tell you are good if you are not
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eharp
904 posts
Nov 09, 2010
3:01 PM
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i'll tell you what ever you want me to.
sometimes words of encouragement are needed.
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jawbone
351 posts
Nov 09, 2010
3:29 PM
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just offer him M & M's ;-)
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If it ain't got harp - it ain't really blues!!!!
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tf10music
15 posts
Nov 09, 2010
3:43 PM
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"to new members-if you post your harp playing talent on this forum please have thick skin the people critiqing are very honest and will not tell you are good if you are not"
I posted a dubstep-blues fusion piece a few days back and got some very interesting critiques, though I wouldn't mind some more comments on the technical problems with my playing as opposed to comments about composition/songwriting decisions -- which are equally appreciated.
The thread is here:
http://www.modernbluesharmonica.com/board/board_topic/5560960/769705.htm
I've been browsing through the forum and there are loads of talented players here -- I'll be taking this opportunity to learn as much as possible.
Cheers!
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mmukav
4 posts
Nov 09, 2010
4:08 PM
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Thanks for the welcome!
Lot of great info and people here.
I'll try and post some of my playing eventually.
Not new to harp, but relatively new to blues harp.
I've played for years, mostly folk, some blues, but my interest in blues harp has grown recently. You know, I'm a converted guitar player!
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juslrnn
2 posts
Nov 09, 2010
4:24 PM
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Being one of the newbs, to the forum and harp. Thank you for the welcome. I look forward to learning lots of new info from this site. To help me nurture and develop my new skills, as raw as they may be at the moment. Thanks Jeff
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Arnoud73
14 posts
Nov 09, 2010
11:14 PM
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Thanx Adam,
I enjoy this forum alot.
See you in Amsterdam next month !
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http://www.myspace.com/arnoudbluesharp
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Ant138
642 posts
Nov 09, 2010
11:50 PM
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Welcome aboard guy's and gal's.
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http://www.youtube.com/user/fiendant?feature=mhum
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robbert
17 posts
Nov 11, 2010
9:01 AM
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Thanks for the welcome, and I'm glad to be aboard!
Keeping up with the volume of current posts is daunting, but I hope to be checking in regularly, as well as mining the archives for subjects of interest.
I've already received scads of valuable information on the issues I've posted concerning the B-radical, and about chromatic harmonica playing, and am grateful.
Thanks players!
Soon as I figure out the technology, I'll be looking forward to posting some playing samples for feedback.
I currently play in several local bands, more for fun than money, but there is a level of professionalism I hold myself to.
But it is difficult, at a certain point, to get beyond your technical limits. I'm hoping the forum can boost me off my little plateau.
Take care.
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Honkin On Bobo
498 posts
Nov 11, 2010
9:26 AM
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robbert: "But it is difficult, at a certain point, to get beyond your technical limits. I'm hoping the forum can boost me off my little plateau."
Between Adam's free YT vids, his on-line store and the collective wisdom of all the fine players that populate this forum, it's all out there. I'm convinced of that.
The only thing stopping anybody from becoming a resonably good harp player is the dedication to practice. I, for one, am woefully deficient on that score. But really, it is all out there..IMHO.
Anyway welcome aboard.
Oh and regarding keeping up with the volume of current posts..my unsolicited advice....don't worry too much about that...it's all there in the archive for future reference. And if you can't find it, just ask and someone, usually one of the great mods we have (yes Nate, that means you), will find it and post a link.
But above all...have fun.
Last Edited by on Nov 11, 2010 10:25 AM
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eharp
907 posts
Nov 11, 2010
1:12 PM
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"The only thing stopping anybody from becoming a resonably good harp player is the dedication to practice."
WHAT?!?!?
i dont recall anybody mentioning this before!
next, i guess somebody is gonna tell me i gotta have a harmonica, too!
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Honkin On Bobo
501 posts
Nov 11, 2010
1:47 PM
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"next, i guess somebody is gonna tell me i gotta have a harmonica, too! "
For you, not necessarily, you could always just shove the reeds up your ass.
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eharp
908 posts
Nov 11, 2010
2:37 PM
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was that really called for?
isnt that against forum creed, bobo?
it sure gives the newbies a real sense of what happens here.
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Honkin On Bobo
502 posts
Nov 11, 2010
2:43 PM
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"was that really called for?
isnt that against forum creed, bobo?"
I don't know..you tell me.... I was just responding to your sarcasm with....well....sarcasm.
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eharp
909 posts
Nov 11, 2010
2:52 PM
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your post and my post have vastly different flavor.
or do you really not see that?
it's no wonder threads get out of hand and locked around here.
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geordiebluesman
330 posts
Nov 11, 2010
3:04 PM
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Well done boys!, Adam posts a welcome to new members and the first thing they get to read is you two snipping at each other, lets all be mates please, i personally only feel comradship towards anyone else who is trying to learn to play this tricky little bugger of an instument!
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kudzurunner
2020 posts
Nov 11, 2010
3:15 PM
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Memo to eHarp and Honkin: You are BOTH on notice. You are both sending precisely the wrong message to newbies. Next time I won't warn. Take your dysfunction elsewhere, please. We can't use it here.
Last Edited by on Nov 11, 2010 3:17 PM
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Street Player Dude
4 posts
Nov 11, 2010
3:24 PM
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Howdy Y'all!
I'm usually running through a couple of different harp forums a day; even more on the weekends.
Found this one from a jump link at harpsurgery.com. Back then though this place was closed to new members - but I still kept it on the back burner of my faves list.
Later, it was open again. Was grateful for the acceptance; and while I only drop by to see what's news, still am glad to be part of your little neighborhood community in the vast and mighty Harmonica Universe!
Smiles!
Keep On Harpin'!
Peace & SPD Out & About!
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eharp
917 posts
Nov 11, 2010
5:40 PM
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i want to apologize for any offense i may have unintentionally given to honkin on bobo for my post where i quoted from his post about practice.
i was not trying to do anything but poke fun at myself (and maybe others who could be in the same boat) for not being a better harp player considering all the years i have been "playing". and the very main reason is BECAUSE I DONT PRACTICE!
i regret that my post caused this sort of rift on the forum; especially on a thread welcoming newcomers.
Last Edited by on Nov 11, 2010 5:41 PM
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bluemoose
390 posts
Nov 11, 2010
6:01 PM
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4 blues scales, ascending and descending by triplets, some octave shifts through the changes and a run at juke and you are forgiven my son.
reverend moose.
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eharp
918 posts
Nov 11, 2010
6:06 PM
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if i only could, bluemoose.
if i only could.
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Honkin On Bobo
503 posts
Nov 11, 2010
7:19 PM
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I totally misunderstood what you were saying eharp, my apologies to you. I think I've been spending way too much time reading these threads instead of trying to get better at playing blues harp.
In my case, kudzurunner is 100% correct, I need to take my dysfunction elsewhere.
Last Edited by on Nov 11, 2010 7:33 PM
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kudzurunner
2025 posts
Nov 11, 2010
7:45 PM
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I'm happy that my getting royally pissed off has had a salutary effect.
I realize it's not apparent to some long-timers, but a thread titled "welcome to new members" is a place in which we're supposed to make nice to each other as well as the newbies. Otherwise we risk appearing like some sort of Charles Addams cartoon. That was the thing about The Addams Family: to each other, they seemed completely normal. To outsiders, they were incomparably bizarre. I would be the first to acknowledge that blues harmonica players, as a group, are not celebrated for being normal--and the loud shirts and shoes, BTW, are a part of this. Still, we COULD work a little harder to fool the innocents, at least in this thread.
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CaptJonHawaii
34 posts
Nov 11, 2010
10:48 PM
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Welcome new members!
As a beginner, this forum has helped me find great equipment including how/who/where to find it, technical advise that someday I'll understand but its here and readily available when asked for, introduction to great players from all over the world, contacts for available lessons from some of the best players, info on harp events and players everywhere, links to great harp vids, and incredible stories of playing harp.
It is also a place to post your own playing and get constructive comments. Play it, record it, post it, learn from it. Learn from everyone here...
Also try to go in and read all the posts even if the topic doesn't catch your attention, it can go somewhere you might learn something from.
Lastly, be humble! Alot of these members share an enormous amount of fun and very useful info that comes in many different forms.
Its all here so enjoy the discussions...and play your harp alot!
Aloha
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steve j.
50 posts
Nov 12, 2010
6:52 AM
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Im a new guy I know ,,, but I "know" Eharp a little,,, and he was only making a joke ,,, Im not trying to " Honk" on you Bobo,, I think it may have just hit you wrong, Eharp is a good guy.
My words have been taken so different from what I meant I sympathize with E. just saying I dont think he meant ANY harm.
" Oh Lord , please dont let me be misunderstood" probably applies here ;)
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Jagrowler
10 posts
Nov 12, 2010
2:04 PM
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Adam - you make reference to 'loud shirts and shoes'.
The shirts I get - I now understand you have been making a subliminal point in many of your lessons and You Tube postings. But shoes??? I'm intrigued.
Perhaps this shows how much I really have to learn!
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eharp
920 posts
Nov 12, 2010
4:07 PM
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new sign at a blues bar:
NO LOUD SHOES
NOLOAD SHIRT
NOLOAD HARP
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eharp
921 posts
Nov 12, 2010
4:09 PM
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i am assuming we are cool, now, bobo.
i hope from your post that your are talking about taking your "dysfunction" away, but not you.
i need you to stay as i now have some questions about cleaning some reeds.
lol
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