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Backround song: "Sleepwalk"
by Charlie Musselwhite

I think the first time I heard John Mayall's, "Room to Move", I fell in love with the sound of the harmonica, Its sound reaches deep into my soul. A happy upbeat tune can set your feet to dancing ,and a blues number, well done, can console an aching heart.
I started playing when I was about 16 mostly simple songs like 'Oh Susanna" and other traditionals. I became frustrated with blues and rock because I didnt know the importance of matching the key of the harp to the song being played. I still own my first "A" blues harp although its barely playable after being sat on numerous times.

I put my harmonicas in a drawer and did not play for the next 15 years. After I began playing congas in a small local band the opportunity to play again presented itself. To my amazement I had not forgotten how to play, in fact, it sounded better then I ever had in those early years.
A short time ago I purchased a Shure 520DX microphone. It's been given the nickname "Green Bullet", and the quality it adds is truly awesome. I think it improved my playing by allowing me to concentrate on the notes and not being so concerned about mic placement..
The cost of harmonicas has skyrocketed since those early days. The last one I purchased was a Lee Oskar at almost 40 US dollars. If you are a beginner, Hohner makes an inexpensive starter called the "Blues Band". Its a good quality unit at about 5 Dollars , unfortunatly they are only produced in the key of "C"..

Shure
"Green Bullet"
Model 520DX

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