Re: [Harp-L] Boogie on Reggae Woman

[Joe and Cass Leone <leone@xxxxxxxx>]

Yeah, the only note that's tricky is the B that has to be blown down to 
a Bb. All the other blow bends are reasonable. There's nothing mystical 
about the tune. I mean, when Steveland does it it's 'magical' but not 
mystical.

I use a spl-20 Ab harp without valves, but I have an old Huang 
Silvertone without valves that does fine for practice. Only problem is 
the Huang is in C. I think the thinner reeds allow a lot easier blow 
bending. Either that or it's easier because the Huang is up quite a bit 
higher (at C) than Ab is. Using a valved harp is a little squirelly up 
in the high range. At least for me.

 I was always afraid of the high range anyway, that is until I 
discovered 'Piccolo' harps. Those dang things allow you to use an 
octave higher than stock while STILL staying in the low end of the 
harp. I like the more familiar (and easier) lower end. Trying to use 
the high end brings in that 'everything flips' syndrome, The blow notes 
wind up being higher than the draw notes. THAT gives me fits. Only a 
real man can work the high end of a harp (cleanly).

Tried to call Stevie but he is out of town (country actually), so I 
sent a letter.

smo-jo