Monthly Archives: February 2010

Interview with Christelle Berthon

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Elwood

Elwood the Apprentice in conversation with the undisputed harmonica queen of YouTube. By turns bold as hell and surprisingly self-doubting, Christelle Berthon is one of the most closely watched harmonica players on the web (over 2 million pairs of eyeballs, … Continue reading →

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3rd Position Blues Harp – An Introduction

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Wilf

Anon they move, In perfect phalanx to the Dorian mode, Of flutes and recorders. Paradise Lost (Milton) When we first take up the diatonic harp, we’re on a mission from God. Nothing, but nothing’s going to get in our way. … Continue reading →

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Harmonica Links: The Best And The Worst

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Elwood

Talk about the blind leading the blind! Elwood the Apprentice has a rant about amateur hour out there on the Internet It’s not in the Harp Surgery’s nature to be negative. The reason for that is the Good Doctor: he’s … Continue reading →

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Little Bitty Pretty One (Rockin Robin) – Rod Piazza [..with tab]

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Wilf

Little bitty pretty one, come on and talk to me In a previous post we had the good fortune of reviewing Rod Piazza & The Mighty Flyers live in Las Vegas. It was a welcome treat as the Harp Surgery … Continue reading →

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Pencil Full Of Lead – Which Harmonica?

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Wilf

I knew it was a G harp, but is it a high G harp? Regular visitors will remember we recently ran a post about Paolo Nutini’s priapic UK No.1 hit Pencil Full Of Lead from his chart topping album Sunny … Continue reading →

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