Re: [Harp-L] Parker s Mood

[David Fairweather <dmf273@xxxxxxxxx>]

I used a combination of several methods to learn Parker s Mood including the Omnibook, slowing it down, and Harmony Assistant (which I use to create my own system of colored note tab. )  Even so I personalized a few passages, starting with the piano interlude,  not to make them easier to play but just to bring them more in line with the way I hear things. 

As for keeping my head still, i ll try but it will take some work. When I just tried it that way I lost a lot of accuracy.

On Fri Apr 23rd, 2010 9:23 AM PDT michael rubin wrote:

>I am not sure if I agree with Roger's comment.  I also recommend
>moving the harp not the head, but clearly David is playing beautifully
>and in a very advanced style while using his  head.  Perhaps David has
>discovered that the head is an alternate method.
>
>David, did you transcribe this solo by ear or read written music?  If
>you transcribed it, did you write it down or just use your ear the
>whole way?
>Michael Rubin
>Michaelrubinharmonica.com
>
>On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 12:17 AM, Roger A Gonzales <gonz1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> David,
>> Move your harmonica and not your head.  The harmonica should always be what moves and
>> not your head.  As I tell my students, make the harmonica come to you, don't go to it.
>>
>> regards,
>>
>> Roger Gonzales MA/Mus.Ed.
>> Fresno,CA.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: David Fairweather <dmf273@xxxxxxxxx>
>> Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010 10:56 am
>> Subject: [Harp-L] Parker's Mood
>> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>>
>>> Here's my latest YouTube - another in my continuing series of
>>> attempts to approximate Charlie Parker on harmonica.    A lofty and
>>> probably unattainable goal, but a lot of fun for me and hopefully
>>> I'm learnng something in the process.   Your  gentle criticisms
>>> would be appreciated! ;>
>>>
>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzTJBWZHSf4
>>>
>>>
>>