Re: [Harp-L] Celtic and American Fiddle tunes on the Harmonica by John Coster, 3rd Position

[Richard Hunter <turtlehill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

john coster wrote:
<Below is a set of two fiddle tunes, Maid Behind the Bar and The Ale is Dear.
<I sometimes play my own guitar accompaniment as is the case here. I do a lot
<harp playing in my song writer gigs, but really love the traditional music
<and am always on the look out for other players to listen to, so suggestions
<are welcome. I find the third position Dorian mode really useful for many of
<the best minor tunes and use it in many songs as well. I like the XB40s, but
<also use several kinds of chromatics and the Seydel 12 hole termolos. Also
<on the look out for reasonable repair people, particularly for the
<chromatics. It's such  bummer when one bad reed blows an expensive harp.
<
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fop9PZsQ4ws

Nice performance.  The harp is played very well, especially for a harp mounted on a rack.  Strong tone and rhythms.  The sound blends very well with the guitar.  I liked the way longer harp notes reach out and grab you every once in a while with a big tone and a little vibrato.  You could easily think this was two players if you were just listening instead of watching.

How about putting up some of the songwriter material?

Regards, Richard Hunter


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