Suggested Reading
Hey Dave!, was wondering if you have thought of compiling a on going list of suggested reading? I've read a couple of the books you qoute in your "Tip of the Day" and although I'm very much an novice I have benefited greatly from the intellectual endevor. Thanks!
"Students freak out when I recommend too much stuff... and to be truthful most don't spend enough time practicing and I don't want to send them off into too many tangents. "
Are you secretly watching me!?? :) So true, but I have gotten some good insights from some of the books youv'e qouted and others too. Just a thought keep up the good work!!
As long as you're doing your "do-diligence" in the practice room, I agree... I eat the other stuff up as well :-) Keep having fun with it, I don't mean to stop your growth.
You only encourage my growth, no worries!!
No, I am not planning on doing that. Students freak out when I recommend too much stuff... and to be truthful most don't spend enough time practicing and I don't want to send them off into too many tangents. This is why I quote the important stuff for you guys. I think the books that are pretty cool are...
Harmonica History
1) Harmonicas, Harps, and Heavy Breathers: The History of the Harmonica and Its Role in American Music by Kim Field
2) Blues with a Feeling: The Little Walter Story by Tony Glover, Scott Dirks and Ward Gaines (Jun 30, 2002)
Music & Science
1) Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Four
2) This is Your Brain on Music by Dan Levitin
Music Theory
1) Alfreds Complete Music Theory