TELEPHONE HARP CONCERT. Sound Waves Brought Two Miles, and Heard in Union Hall.

Not a large but a very appreciative live audience greeted Mr. Frederick Allen Gower on Wednesday evening, in Union Hall, at his Illustrated lecture and concert on the newly invented instrument, the Telephone Harp. Pearl street, Boston, was called, and Mr. Mathews was asked to play upon the telephone harp, which is an instrument consisting of four octaves of thin steel tongues, set in a steel frame, like a mouth harmonica. Under each tongue is a hammer operated like a telegraphic or pianoforte key. When the keys are played upon, the hammers press the tongues upward, bringing them in connection with a metallic point like that of any telegraphic instrument. When these points are touched by the vibrating tongues, the circuit is opened, the musical note is transmitted over the wire, and repeated at the other end by the telephone. A battery passed electricity through what is termed a Geitler tube, resembling the letter U, and containing hydrogen gas ; and as the notes were played upon the telephonic harp in Boston, the sound waves or vibrations of music corresponded exactly with the flashes of light of various colors, which were thus given out. The hall was darkened of course, during this successful experiment, which the audience unanimously applauded as a most marked and triumphant success of scientific discovery and practical application. A few more remarks were made by Mr. Gower, showing the present commercial success of the telephone, no less than 6,000 being now in use in the United States. Cambridge Chronicle — 26 January 1878

Novel Harmonica Performance from Prof. Goodwall Merck

Prof. G. Goodwall Merck, introduced his musical novelties. He plays the violin, guitar, banjo and harmonica, finely; and also performs the difficult act of playing upon the harmonica, "guitar, drums, cymbals, triangle and bells, at one and the same time, giving a very good imitation of a band of music. Cambridge Chronicle — 27 February 1875

Wholesale Notion House.

S. W. Wren & Co. (Formerly of Natches, Miss.) Keep on hand the largest and most Complete Stock of NOTIONS In the State. MERCHANTS Can find a Full Line of Notions of all Kinds: Soaps, Perfumeries, Stationery, School Books, Hosiery, Table and Pocket Cutlery, Combs, Brushes, Pipes, Violins, Looking Glasses, Fish Hooks, and Lines, &c. Remember the Children and look at our stock of TOYS. Dolls. Marbles. Rattles. rubber Balls. Harmonicas. Jews harps. Jumping Josies, Tops, Toy Watches, and a thousand other articles. Dallas Herald — 21 July 1866

A Promise of First-Rate Entertainment.

On Saturday evening, a duet will be performed by "Professor" T. P. Ryder. on the great organ, and " Professor" Wallach on the "Mouth Harmonica." Subsequently, Mr. patrick will perform a solo on the Mouth Discordica. Altogether, this is high art. The New Orleans crescent. — 6 January 1869

DYER, ROKOHL & BUTLER - AUCTIONEERS AND COMISSION MERCHANTS

Magnificent Furniture OF SAID RESIDENCE, mahogany Chamber Sets; Rich Lace Curtains, Window Shades and Blinds; 3-Ply and Ingrain Carpets; Beds, Bedding, Sheets, Quilts, Pillow Cases, Lounges, Sofas, Whatnots; Dining room and Kitchen Furniture. 1 Extension Dining Table, 1 excellent Cook Stove; Flatware. Cutlery, Glassware Crockery, Etc., Etc. ALSO1 Splendid Pianoforte, full rich and brilliant tone, rosewood case, carved legs and elegant finish — a superior instrument. Also, 1 Music Box, Harmonica attachment; Also, 1 Monkey, classically educated; Also, 1 Talking Parrot! Daily Alta California — 17 January 1866

Mr. Shattuck Receives Triple Encore for his Harmonica Efforts!

Royal Arch Lodge gave an entertainment and festival, Tuesday evening, in Pythian Hall. A decided novelty and feature of the evening was Mr. B. E. Shattuck on the harmonica. The gentleman's efforts were so highly appreciated that he received three hearty encores. Cambridge Chronicle — 22 June 1878

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Post by harpbaby on Dec 31, 2021 15:17:42 GMT

Wasn't sure where to post this, so here it is...

Some Old-Time inspiration from listening to NYC's own roots rascal, Trip Henderson. The link to his killer version is in the You Tube video description.

His version is the one I'm aspiring to. On my bucket list.

Thanks Trip!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fy2vdpZEVs

Rex Global Moderator Administrator Posts: 1,425	Traveler Playboy Special Dec 31, 2021 17:36:21 GMT via mobile harpbaby likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rex on Dec 31, 2021 17:36:21 GMT Really like that, Brian. I may try it on my octave harp.
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Sarge Administrator Posts: 1,708	Traveler Playboy Special Dec 31, 2021 21:28:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sarge on Dec 31, 2021 21:28:45 GMT You did good on that Brian. It took me a bit to learn that after hearing Trip play it
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Rex Global Moderator Administrator Posts: 1,425	Traveler Playboy Special Jan 1, 2022 0:14:13 GMT via mobile dezzy and Sebastian like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rex on Jan 1, 2022 0:14:13 GMT Here is the person who composed that tune. youtu.be/s7iSO6pc4sk
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Sarge Administrator Posts: 1,708	Traveler Playboy Special Jan 1, 2022 14:31:05 GMT Rex, harpbaby, and 3 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Sarge on Jan 1, 2022 14:31:05 GMT Here's my version of it.
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Rex Global Moderator Administrator Posts: 1,425	Traveler Playboy Special Jan 2, 2022 17:46:42 GMT via mobile dezzy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rex on Jan 2, 2022 17:46:42 GMT Trip playing this with a young banjo player. youtu.be/rQbfBKBVFZU
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harpbaby Charter Member Posts: 92	Traveler Playboy Special Jan 4, 2022 5:34:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by harpbaby on Jan 4, 2022 5:34:00 GMT Trip is such a nice guy. I hope to make it to NYC someday, and take a lesson. Or two...

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