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From: jfraz~cusd.edu ("Harmonica" John Frazer)
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 1996 08:15:43 -0800
Subject: Re: no fun was had by all

At 10:35 AM 9/30/96, Michael Snyder wrote:
Indeed, I have
>benefited from the concerted efforts of good musicians who showed (and
>told) me just how much more there is to the harmonica than sucking and
>blowing and wailing.
>
>What I'd like to know is this: Could fjm's grim night out be (pardon the
>phrase) a teachable moment? Was Louie a reasonable person? Could he have
>responded well to some subtle or not so subtle form of assistance and
>guidance? IOW, is it possible and reasonable in these circumstances for the
>real harmonica player to stand up? Little doubt the Gus is doing DAMAGE
>to the instrument. But, isn't there an opportunity -- if not an
>obligation -- for the true player to do some GOOD for the instrument (or at
>least some damage control)? I understand it can be touchy; nobody wants to
>be a show off and all that but well, with all due respect to fjm who to me
>is the Solomon of harp-L, everbody talks about Gus, but nobody wants to do
>anything about him.
>
>

Are you implying that fjm should have suggested (head)cutting Louie in half
if he wouldn't be reasonable?

There is something to be said for imparting wisdom to other players. It is
the rare moment, however,m when the suggestions are taken as anything but a
put down. You must be at the peak of tact and diplomacy in order to put
them in the mood to hear the criticism. As Joe F. told me after I had hurt
someone's feelings by being too blunt-" Spend 10 minutes telling them what
you liked before telling what you think could improve." IOW sugar coat it.

hj

- -- "He has some kind of fantastic instrument that lets out a death sound!"

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