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Jo Ann Smith

autoharpist

Style: Acoustic

Joined: 09 July 2006

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Jo Ann Smith plays autoharp in ways that will forever change your thinking about this instrument and its role in traditional music. Her broad range of styles, exquisite arrangements and drop-dead technical abilities are a delight to experience. You'll never see an autoharp the same way again.

Jo Ann is the 1999 International (Winfield) Autoharp Champion. She also holds the 2003 Mountain Laurel Autoharp Championship title.

In addition to regular performances at local venues and regional festivals, Jo Ann has performed on the WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour in Lexington, KY.

Jo Ann has one CD, "Rhythm of the Rain", released June 2004. A collection of 15 traditional tunes and songs featuring autoharp, guitar, mandolin and bass.

The first cut from this album, "Amazing Grace", was included in volume 20 of the Acoustic Rainbow Radio Sampler and is receiving airplay both in the US and abroad.

"Rhythm of the Rain" was also listed as one of the top 70 albums for the month of February, 2005 on the FolkDJ-L website.

Label Type: Unsigned
Band Members: Jo Ann Smith
City: Bartlesville
Country: United States

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America

America the Beautiful played by Jo Ann Smith on a diatonic autoharp. Fo... more

Autoharp Amazing Grace

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Autoharp Amazing Grace

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[TRANSLATED] Autoharp Amazing Grace

Jo Ann Smith with a single-key diatonic autoharp, playing a rendition of Amazing G...

Hewlett

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Jo Ann Smith playing "Hewlett" on a diatonic autoharp.

Skye Boat Song

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[TRANSLATED] Skye Boat Song

A lovely Scottish air played on an autoharp set up in the key of C.

Silent Night

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Merry Christmas!

America

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America the Beautiful played by Jo Ann Smith on a diatonic autoharp. Follow Jo An...

BASIC MELODY TECHNIQUE

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[TRANSLATED] BASIC MELODY TECHNIQUE

[TRANSLATED] BASIC MELODY TECHNIQUE

Second in a series of video Podcasts by Champion autoharpist Jo Ann Smith (www.aut...

Autoharp Avenue - Chromatic vs. Diatonic

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[TRANSLATED] Autoharp Avenue - Chromatic vs. Diatonic

First in a series of autoharp "podcasts" by Champion autoharpist Jo Ann Smith (www...

"Rebecca" played on diatonic autoharp

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[TRANSLATED] "Rebecca" played on diatonic autoharp

Written by mandolinist Herschel Sizemore, a great tune with an interesting rhythm.

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John Mayer - Lenny (Studio)

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Melodyne - Direct Note Access

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Panhandle Rag

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Greg Booth and son Dan Booth play the Leon McAuliffe classic instrumental from Bob...

Big Sandy Guitar Jam

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[TRANSLATED] Big Sandy Guitar Jam

Kaufman Kamp's Mark Cosgrove with friends do some great picking on Big Sandy River.

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Channel Comments (14)

	LaceHenderson86 (3 weeks ago) Thank Goodness!! A great friend of mine who is actually a professional story teller has just given me an autoharp because I just love to watch her play during her story telling programs. However, now she is moving out of town only a week after giving it to me. So, now I have to find other means of learning to play it. Please if you would keep doing tutorials on the basics I just can't tell you how deeply I would enjoy and appreciate it. I am very eager to learn and you are just marvelous at it.
	MikeLXXXVIII (3 weeks ago) I love your tutorials and videos! I was thinking of getting an audioharp but how do you tune these instruments? If you are to tune all of those many strings separately I guess that would be a bit intimidating for me...
	pilomaya2012 (4 months ago) what is a autoharp without the padded bit, without the chord bits? i really am finding it hard tofind out. is it a zither? can the chorded padded bit be taken off, i i find a second hand one? i want one for the healing sounds just to strum!
	whistlingbirds (4 months ago) Jo Ann....you are such a special player. I keep looking for another good video from you. Please take a few minutes some evening and continue to inspire us with your talent and sharing heart.
	dizi42 (4 months ago) I have been learning and playing the autoharp the last three years. I heard of you through the cyberpluckrs. your videos have been helpful and good entertainment. The experience with the auto harp has been a thrill to me as for years I have wished to play somthing and also accompany myself . This old retired man is grateful for this limited skill.
	XxTiNTxX (8 months ago) I am from germany and I want to play the Autoharp. But it is not easy for me, because there is nothing in german. I hope I will see more about Technique from you in the next time. Thanke you from germany! Andreas
	ryancarr92 (9 months ago) hey, thankyou for adding your videos onto youtube, they have really helped me alot, You are an amazing autoharpist, i hope to play like you someday (very far in the future lol) Youre a star! Thanks, ryancarr92
	birthdance (11 months ago) I love your videos, Jo Ann, thanks so much for sharing them. I am waiting for my harp to arrive and I really look forward to playing. I am sure your help will get me off to the best start ! Kathryn
	gria78 (1 year ago) hello autoharpist, My name is Gina and live in México, i saw the instrument you play,e in a movie called johny&june and then I had the chance to see you in the internet, I have a question, what is the name of the "autoharp" in spanish, because I am interested on buying one, but here it seems to be as unknow as an hurdy gurdy. I will appreciate your reply Greetings Gina
	clattybrown (1 year ago) Thank you so much May Love and Luck Linger in your heart and Life

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