Steavis
1 post
Jan 27, 2011
2:06 AM
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hey guys.. the harp player in my band will have his birthday soon and I'm looking for ideas for a present.. something along the lines of a cd or book. I can find a lot of beginners and intermediate level books and dvds but he's surpassed that stage by now.. any cool ideas for an advanced harmonica player?
cheers,
Steven
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MrVerylongusername
1535 posts
Jan 27, 2011
2:31 AM
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How about harmonica cufflinks?
Or if you're set on a book or DVD and your friend is into tinkering with his harps - Richard Sleigh's book is well worth the money as is Rupert Oysler's DVD.
Last Edited by on Jan 27, 2011 2:34 AM
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tenbus
12 posts
Jan 27, 2011
2:34 AM
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Greetings Steavis,
I bought a book from Amazon recently called "Masters of the Blues Harp" by Glenn Weiner.If your mate has gone past intemediate he might appreciate this. It's a mix of biographies and tabs, and, I might add, way way beyond me.
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BronzeWailer
79 posts
Jan 27, 2011
2:44 AM
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Rick Estrin has a cool DVD on 'secrets and subtleties' of blues harp. Very entertaining.
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harmonicanick
1070 posts
Jan 27, 2011
3:05 AM
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Suzuki do a little 5 hole harp in black which is pretty cool, and plays well, and you can hang around your neck.
on the cd front you could get him the:
2 volume cd's called 'inspiration' 22 rare harmonica performances selected from all over by JJ Milteau
2005 Universal Music France
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Steavis
2 posts
Jan 27, 2011
5:35 AM
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guys, thx a lot for the ideas. He has the rick estrin DVD already and loves it. I stumbled across this dvd from mark hummel. Looks pretty neat and features 1st, 2nd, and 3rd position playing as well as chromatic playing. Sounds good. Anyone here saw this dvd?
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http://www.playalongsessions.com
Last Edited by on Jan 27, 2011 5:36 AM
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PaulM
102 posts
Jan 27, 2011
5:38 AM
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Steven,
If he's not already a member, you should also send him a link to this forum. A gift that keeps on giving.
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Steavis
3 posts
Jan 27, 2011
5:39 AM
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Paul, good idea and I will do so.. AFTER his birthday otherwise he'll see this thread. :-) haha
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ncpacemaker
236 posts
Jan 27, 2011
5:44 AM
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Dr. Gussow has lessons for advanced players as well. I would recommend these. Click the "The Store" link on your screen left. As far as books go. "Mr. Satan's Apprentice" is great. (at least the free parts I've read off Google Books...I'm saving up)
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Last Edited by on Jan 27, 2011 5:53 AM
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HarpNinja
1044 posts
Jan 27, 2011
7:58 AM
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If you know the brand of harps he plays, you could see what the company has to offer. Hohner has some sweet shirts, mugs, and even a flash drive.
I don't think everything is listed on their website and you might want to call.
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Mike
Quicksilver Custom Harmonicas
Updated 1/23/11
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harpdude61
698 posts
Jan 27, 2011
8:44 AM
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Buy him a B-Rad harmonica!
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belfast_harper
218 posts
Jan 27, 2011
12:34 PM
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I think Rick Estrin's DVD is the only one worth buying, I have Mark Hummel's DVD and a few others and I wouldn't recommend them.
Kim Field's book, 'Harmonicas, Harps, and Heavy Breathers is great
CD box set -
Little Walter- (5CDS) Complete Chess Masters (LTD EDITION)
Big Walte Hortonr- (3CDS) Blues Harmonica Giant
A lesson with a pro could be good idea! (Even pros take lessons from pros)
Last Edited by on Jan 27, 2011 1:15 PM
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bluemoose
459 posts
Jan 27, 2011
1:10 PM
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"Blues With a Feeling - The Little Walter Story"
http://www.celticguitarmusic.com/lwreview.htm
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garry
25 posts
Jan 27, 2011
2:18 PM
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i would *highly* recommend the book "Mister Satan's Apprentice". on the off chance he has that, "Journeyman's Road" is a close second.
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Steavis
4 posts
Jan 29, 2011
4:48 AM
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thx for the help guys (and gals?!). I have bought him the mark hummel dvd before I read belfast_harper's reply. So now I just hope he'll like it.. lol.. nothing else I can do.
Some great replies here which will definitely come in handy for next time.. thx
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Diggsblues
709 posts
Jan 29, 2011
5:32 AM
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New Directions in harmonica by Howard Levy.
Advanced harmonica concepts.
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Emile "Diggs" D'Amico a Legend In His Own Mind
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ricanefan
86 posts
Jan 29, 2011
6:09 AM
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What's his favorite model? Marine Band? Something else? Contact some of the customizers you can reach here (there's a number of respected ones that participate here regularly) and see if they can turn around his favorite model in his favorite key (A?) in time.
Another DVD Idea - Canned Heat Live at Montreax/The Canned Heat Story twin pack.
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