@stonestone63, don’t worry, you’re not alone in this. 
My brain is then not a sponge, but feels like a large whorl. I get very dizzy. 
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Maybe my problem is that my brain is a sponge. Only good for doing the dishes, but at least it does a great job on the plastic things.
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I actually have a Golden Bird harmonica that Todd gave to me that has the tuning “pre-installed” on there. It’s a pretty decent harp, it’s just that it doesn’t do throat vibrato very well. I also believe that Blue Moon Harmonicas offers the tuning now, so you can have it pre-installed on a custom harp.
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WOW! Todd is fricken AMAZING!!! Killer licks. Very inspiring video. Thanks for sharing it @KeroroRinChou 
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Thanks, @Luke. My teacher is not only a very nice man, but he’s an excellent harmonica player. I actually checked out a couple videos of him playing before I started my lessons with him. I have so much respect for him as a fellow musician. My favorite preformance he did was “Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven” at Hill Country Harmonica 2012.
Song begins at 12:46
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Incredible KeroroRinChou. I started playing it at 06.30 Melbourne time and the dog stuck her head out from under the covers and gave me this weird that said, what the heck are you doing stupid. You know I like to sleep until eight. But seemed to get it after a couple of minutes. She’s not spoiled, just all living things have equal rights In this house. Im going to take the train more seriously now. I thought it was mainly a tool for encouraging beginners, but he showed me how much of a beginner I am. 
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@stonestone63 There are some amazing harmonica players that do excellent train imitations. If you want a good train song, listen to Lonnie Glosson. I say he had the best train imitation on the planet.
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Thanks KeroroRinChou. I will certainly check it out 
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Hello @KeroroRinChou,
Wow, is very, very good. The Song “This Train Is Bound of Glory” was not previously known to me. It’s just after 6am here and I’m awake 
. I really like it!
I’m surprised how many variations and artists have this song in their repertoire. Good presentation! Thanks very much!
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Hi Astrid @AstridHandbikebee63,
"This Train Is Bound For Glory" is perhaps my favorite gospel song!
Have you heard of Sister Rosetta Tharpe ? She is probably the first and one of the greatest female stars who had a major influence on Rock 'n Roll music and guitarists. Just listen to her play and see which rock guitarists you hear in her playing – amazing!
Go to YouTube and enter this search: This Train Sister Rosetta Tharpe and get started with your introduction to this fabulous woman’s music!!
Regards,
– Slim
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Good morning @Slim,
big thanks for the tip. I’ll look on Youtube right away.
Do you know that I was thinking about you all afternoon yesterday 
? Why? There is an Advent/Christmas song. Last year you played and called it here. I haven’t forgotten THAT! Yes! I looked for the tabs yesterday and maybe I’ll make my own recording of them.
Although it’s old German songs, it’s almost unknown 
. I find it really sad, especially since it comes from Thuringia. I was born in Thuringia and for that reason alone I should include it in my repertoire.
I wish you a nice holiday on Tuesday and happy 
for tomorrow.
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Wow @Slim, exactly my taste! She gives me goosebumps! The song is almost as “young” as me, wonderful! I downloaded the song straight to my Deezer playlist. I immediately have many ideas for further whistle trains on my harp.
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Speaking of “This Train is Bound for Glory” I think @Luke mentioned Terry McMillan’s version in another thread.
Todd has mentioned many times that he’s also influenced by Terry and is probably the biggest influence on his playing style. He told me during my most recent lesson that he loves teaching people various harmonica styles like blues, but when it comes to talking about Terry McMillan with somebody else, it feels very nice to him.
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Greetings, I just ordered a Wilde Tuned 1847 Classic yesterday (Monday) and apparently it will arrive by Friday here in the US! Really looking forward to playing this after your review. Thanks!
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Oooh! Just watched your demo video! Going to put this on my Christmas list. Where do you get them?
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Hi @peg_T
Either direct from Seydel or direct from Will Wilde or from a good music store or through Amazon.
Regards,
– Slim
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Quick follow-up: received the Wilde Rock yesterday in the mail. So, order on Monday, received on Thursday making it a three day delivery. That is really appreciated! It was well packaged and looks great. Now to get the playing going. Thanks again Luke for your review!
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Thanks, Slim
Will be checking that out.
Glad you got your new Wild Rock, Skip I hope you will enjoy it and let us know how you like it.
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