[Harp-L] Sydney Harmonica Festival 2007



Australia's Biggest Harmonica Extravaganza!!
Nov 11th Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club
West Ryde Sydney
Artists: Harper,Chris Wilson, Jim Conway, The Blues Preachers, Christian Marsh, Roj & The Jamjets, Don Hopkins, Doug Lyons + Dr Goodvibe & Bluetongue's Alley Katz
Whats on
Concert - Harmonica Extravaganza 4pm - 7pm
A rare opportunity to hear a 3 hour concert focusing on the diversity of the harmonica. Artists will perform a range of genre's from Blues,Jazz, New Orleans, Honky Tonk, Swing & Rock. The Concert will feature a 1 hour set from the Internationally acclaimed Harper
Other performers in this unique harmonica showcase includes Chris Wilson , Jim Conway, Christian Marsh & Doug Lyons- (The Blues Preachers).+ The Legendary Fingerpicking John Morris (The Blues Preachers ). All backed by a fantastic house band. The "Harmonica All Stars". Including Don Hopkins-piano/keys


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Workshops - Fun Specialised Learning 11am-4pm

6 workshops conducted by expert harmonica tutors & performers. Workshops cover a diverse range of topics to ensure your learning will greatly improve your playing.

Beginners Harmonica Talk Workshop:
If you love the sound of wailing blues harp music but don't know where to start, this harmonica workshop is for you. Blues harp music is fun, portable and easy to play. The Blue Tongue Harmonica Talk Basic Workshop will get you well on the way to Blowing the Blues. You'll need a 10 hole Diatonic harmonica in the key of C. Harmonicas can be purchased on the day or if you like you can purchase a Harmonica Talk Starter Pack prior to the Festival.
Presenter : Doug Lyons ( The Blues Preachers / Blue Tongue Harmonica School )


Secret harmonica players business Blues Harmonica Techniques,quarter tones & throat Vibrato
Learn how to apply Blues Harmonica Techniques & effects including elusive throat vibrato & the mystery of the quarter tones which make all the difference in playing the Blues. From Australian Harmonica Legends Chris Wilson & Jim Conway
Presenter : Chris Wilson / Jim Conway


Jazz Harmonica For The Diatonic & Chromatic Harmonica-
Concepts when dealing with playing Jazz on Diatonic & Chromatic Harmonicas Overblow techniques & Multiple position aproaches to playing in a variety of modes. Learn how to have completely different aproaches to soloing & phrasing within your playing.
Presenter :Christian Marsh


Phrasing & Soloing Concepts
Stuck with improvisation Doug will take you through standard aproaches to soloing over 12 bar blues forms .
Presenter :Doug Lyons (The Blues Preachers / Blue tongue Harmonica)


Harmonica Amplification
Peter Harper is renowned for his overdriven aproach & electric playing. Harper will demonstrate various microphones & amp set ups he uses to gain his unique sound.
Presenter :Harper


Music Stalls: Everything Harmonic
Festival goers have unique shopping opportunities from full ranges of harmonicas , instructional material, microphones , books & cases. A fantastic opportunity to purchase a signed copy of artists albums making the perfect Christmas gift. Learn about harmonica amplification & how to get a hot sound.


A Great Place To Meet Other Harmonica Lovers

General information for the comfort of all smoking is restricted to external areas.

http://www.bluetongueharmonica.com.au



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