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Re: Old Harmonica Recordings

Thank you very much for posting that. I consider the harmonica as traditional as the accordion, and it used to be much more common. I love the sound of a well played harmonica. It is definitely a lost art in La. I hadn't heard of Kermit, thank you again.

Re: Old Harmonica Recordings

Ted, how long ago were those recordings made, and is he still alive. My favorite line, in video #3-
Ancelet-"Really good wind (breath) for a 68 year old"
Cormier-"well, I never smoked, didn't have time for it"

Re: Old Harmonica Recordings

The first two were recorded at the same show in March 1989 and the other two were recorded in November 1989

Re: Old Harmonica Recordings

Great Stuff, mesmerising!
It'll take some tongue blocking to play like that, on a 10 hole harp you can get octaves by blocking the holes using the same principles as on the box.
I played harmonica before taking up accordion and during a period of not being able to practice accordion I started picking out tunes on harp whilst walking the dog, its really convenient when you can just keep one in your pocket.



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