Monthly Archives: December 2008

Overcoming Beginner’s Twitch

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Wilf

What is beginner’s twitch? It happens when you first start learning the harmonica. You hit a bum note, so you extend your arms from the elbows to visually locate the right hole on the harmonica, while shaking your head and … Continue reading →

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Charlie Musselwhite (Part II) – Komedia, Brighton, 18th November 2008

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Wilf

“Why we elected Bush worries my mind“ I must confess, having seen Charlie in action again after a break of seventeen years, I remain unconvinced about his credentials as a performing artist. Last time he was upstaged by his backing … Continue reading →

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Perfecting that 2 draw bend – Low Rider (War) [..with tab]

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Wilf

Few students ever arrive at the Harp Surgery knowing exactly how many bends there are or where they’re all located. Some think they do, but on closer inspection find there are gaps in their knowledge or ability. Some can draw … Continue reading →

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Charlie Musselwhite (Part I) – Komedia, Brighton, 18th November 2008

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Wilf

What was all the fuss about? According to the display of fading gig tickets on the Harp Surgery wall, it was July 1991 when I last saw Charlie Musselwhite live at the Town & Country 2 in Highbury, North London. … Continue reading →

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