Innovative autoharp player

Bob Ellis has redesigned his autoharps so he can play the melodies of fiddle tunes, instead of just chording. In this video he explains and demonstrates how he does this.

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Music

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• Bob Ellis
• autoharp
• fiddle tunes
• innovation

[naonunai]

Hi Bob: I really enjoy your playing! I'm amazed at how well you can pick individual notes. I have a matched set of Timbre Harps made by Mitch Pingel at Timbreline musical instruments. I'm in my 60's now. Hope someday I can play as well as you!

[billybareblu]

Awesome Dude :D

[dvrsweet1]

....when I grow up...........

[KelticDead]

As I'm turnin' sixty this year, I understand what you mean by just havin' fun. I've always loved the autoharp, though I'm much better at the reed harps. - - KelticDead

[tophilldotcom]

Good demonstration, Bob.

[begay2]

I loved your explanation and like you said the big autoharp has so much more volume. (Love to hear Maybelle Carter though) Thanks for posting and hooray for youtube!

Love from Holland and good health for many more years!

Frans.

[baldbollocks]

The wives just don't get it...hee hee

[nbarghou]

I'm an elementary music teacher, I had no idea that the autoharp was such an involved instrument. This was so interesting!  Thank you!

[GDayTrueBlueAussie]

Beautiful Bob , you realy put life into your music and very informative , Im into most stringed instruments but youve given me an awakening to an Autoharp

[NewRiverJ]

Thanks for the passport back in time!