Re: [Harp-L] re: when to lay out

["Patrick Lines" <plines@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Think Big Walter on, " Walking by Myself" . Somehow he plays continuously 
throughout the song without getting in the way. Like someone mentioned 
rhythm harp is an art unto itself. One thing is to think accompainment as 
opposed to playing licks and fills. Listen to horn players and keyboard 
players and how they play to the beat of the music instead of waiting for an 
opening. The challenge is you have to be consistent through all the changes. 
Listen to Big Joe Turner's album, " Boss of the Blues". Notice how the horns 
will play a fill then hold the final note at a descending volume behind the 
vocals. And of course the dynamic of letting the song swell behind the 
singer.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jim.alciere@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 7:05 AM
Subject: [Harp-L] re: when to lay out


> I keep my eye on the singer. When I get the nod, I play a verse and a
> chorus, then I'm done for the song. We have a few blues tunes where I'm 
> all
> over the place, but in general I like to leave the audience wanting more.
> --
> Rainbow Jimmy
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