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

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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

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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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Sold my guitar Jul 31, 2024 22:38:20 GMT

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Post by Rex on Jul 31, 2024 22:38:20 GMT

The harmonica is now my main instrument. Just got back from the music store where I sold my last full-size guitar. It was purchased new in 2003. Got a good price for it. Quality instruments hold their value. Might spend the money on a nice chromatic harmonica. I still have a cheap little 3/4 size nylon string guitar to plink around on. It has very little resale value. My last public performance on guitar was around 10 years ago. A minor stroke over 10 years ago left my left hand weaker and less nimble than my right. The harmonica has had more playing time ever since. After 50 years playing guitar, it was time to move on.

Somebody else can make music on that old guitar.

Ora et Labora

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Sold my guitar Jul 31, 2024 23:51:57 GMT Rex likes this

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Post by dezzy on Jul 31, 2024 23:51:57 GMT

Moving on is a good idea when retired. Concentrating on something stops boredom as you relax. That’s why I’m trying to concentrate on the chromatic. It brings up challenges in reading music and finding sheetmusic and practicing from scratch the effects possible. I may not conquer them all but it keeps me occupied.

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Sold my guitar Aug 20, 2024 14:39:40 GMT Rex and dezzy like this

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Post by malarz on Aug 20, 2024 14:39:40 GMT

Challenges always are good. And, its not about conquering them. I always keep in mind, especially when trying to learn how to play an instrument, that “its the journey and not the destination.” Probably because whenever I think I’ve “gotten there” with an insrument I laways see there is further to go. So, on I go!

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