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Uploaded by on Mar 16, 2008

I wonder if I'm spelling that right, O well if I aint, LOL! I know 2 songs that have nothing but blow notes, and they are both military, and no, that does not necessarily mean the military blows, although the DO call it blowing taps... NTJ

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  • Another military 'taps' song is "You're in the Army Now"... also all blows if you start on 3 blow, but all draws if you start on 1 draw.

    Taps and Reveille also all draws if you start on 1 draw.

    Whyzat ?

  • EGADS MAN! YOU'RE ABSOLUTELY CORRECT! I didn't know that. It's actually EASIER drawing reveille. The stuff you learn...NTJ

  • Using just draws, you are actually playing cross-harp (2nd position), like you do for blues, but you don't need any bends.

    Using just the blow notes, you are playing in 1st position.

    Good stuff!

  • The first 3rd position work I tried was Adam Gussows "Thunky Fing." Marine bands die yound in second position with me, so I save them for first and third position work. Did you check out Son of Dave? If you haven't, DO! He use's an akai loop pedal to great effect. NTJ

  • Yes, I've known about Son of Dave for awhile now, discovering the documentary on him on YouTube (search YouTube).

    The loop effect pedal (shown in the documentary) works great for his one-man band approach. I may have to try one just for fun.

    It is very important to learn how to breathe through the harmonica--inhale and exhale, instead of BLOW and DRAW. More dynamic sounds, especially when amplified, and harmonicas last much longer.

  • It's great when you transcend conscience thought and just play. People get so overwhelmed with "right or wrong" they can't play a thing, LOL! I have been occupying stages alone for years, as a gueat or open mike nights, A loop machine will provide me with several bask-up musicians...all ME! Someone told me a year ago that loop machines were basically useless and more of a toy than an serious accesory,S.O.D. proved him wrong. I was willing to pay whatever it cost, but one dickhead salesman...

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  • This is why you are a legend Nightrain! It took me five minutes to get it down.I just lap up that good stuff your'e feeding us.Thanks and keep it up!

  • every one a gem,you make learning so much fun keep them comming

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