Re: [Harp-L] Re: Why is a harmonica called a harp? (and re: Jaw Harp)

[Joe and Cass Leone <leone@xxxxxxxx>]

On Jan 7, 2005, at 3:14 PM, David R. Fertig wrote:

> It's all good,  I say harpmonica sometimes, sorta to distinguish 
> between formal music and gut bucket.
>
> But all names get cut to a syllable one way or another, no?   And 
> while it may at times be an apt term for it's effect, "Harm" has no 
> zing.
>
> Tin Sandwich is cool, too, I like Missisippi Saxophone also for the 
> same reason as Russ, but right now my favorite is "Gobiron."  However 
> y'need a solid Brit accent to say it right!
>
> And ss if anyone cares, I rarely use the term blues harp 'cauz I don't 
> like those toys named by Hohner as such.
>
> But who the heck cares what it's called, so long as it's played with 
> soul and a little fever!
>
> -Dave
>
> Ps: here's a query: Wasn't "Jaw Harp" the original name for the rudely 
> monikered "Jews Harp"?
 Originally Druid's harp, the term was bastardized for some unknown 
reason by some unknown person.
s-j