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From: Mike Curtis
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 1998 19:43:23 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Re: WILD APPLAUSE

On Fri, 16 Jan 1998, Mus1cman40 wrote:

>Friends (and band members) have asked why I continue to bring people up on
>stage to play harmonica, when that's my main instrument. I do it because a
>lot of people have taken a chance on me sitting in, and it's my way of paying
>that back, by giving an opportunity to other harp players. And there's always
>a chance that a good one comes along, and you can really do some great things
>together.

I enjoy harmonica, and always have a good time jamming with other players,
regardless of ability. It's my job as "the band" to make them sound as
good as possible, and I pride myself in being good at this.

Sure I've had a few beginners, but this only means it's more of a
challenge for me to make them sound good.

A lot of times, I give a little "on the job training", such as explaining
how to properly cup, etc.

With the more advanced players, frequently I'll suggest that they try a
different position, and explain basically how to do it, e.g. "5th position
is very much like cross harp except you need to center on 2B and 5B more",
or "4th position is very much like 1st position except you need to center
on 3Dbb, 6D, and 10D more, and more of the higher notes like Jimmy Reed",
etc.

I've turned a LOT of cats on to 4th and 5th positions like this.


-- IronMan Mike Curtis
My CD "Doin' It All Myself" available in Tower, Blockbuster, Camelot, PX