Question for Michael Douchette

Robert Harper · Post by **Robert Harper** » 28 Feb 2008 1:40 pm

I read a post in "Stories" about George Jones and " He Stopped Loving Her Today" You wrote that you played the Harp on this song. Please excuse me if I have mispelled your name and tell me how a harp is tuned. Also what parts of the song are the harp heard?

John Roche · Post by **John Roche** » 28 Feb 2008 2:14 pm

Robert , He played a pedal Harp.....
or was it a harmonica...

Robert Harper · Post by **Robert Harper** » 28 Feb 2008 2:28 pm

Thanks John. What type of music is played in England? I know you don't constantly play our versions of country music

John Roche · Post by **John Roche** » 28 Feb 2008 2:34 pm

Robert, we play this kind of country music..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbYZXYl50tc

John Roche · Post by **John Roche** » 28 Feb 2008 2:44 pm

or this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vITiDIsvEl0

John Roche · Post by **John Roche** » 28 Feb 2008 2:45 pm

or form Wales , thats part of the UK .. .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iptE_td-guo

John Roche · Post by **John Roche** » 28 Feb 2008 2:53 pm

or from Ireland..very near England.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTKoaenvyYA

John Roche · Post by **John Roche** » 28 Feb 2008 2:53 pm

and another from Ireland..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adeECZ7FQnU

Robert Harper · Post by **Robert Harper** » 28 Feb 2008 2:57 pm

It has to be the blue guitar! Great

John Roche · Post by **John Roche** » 28 Feb 2008 2:59 pm

and from Scotland also part of the Uk..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LoEt1iXwUY

John Roche · Post by **John Roche** » 28 Feb 2008 3:04 pm

and a bit of me.
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http://www.etsga.org/johnroche_picking% ... d_mpeg.mp3

John Roche · Post by **John Roche** » 28 Feb 2008 3:07 pm

I see your from Alabama..that would account for it ..

Michael Douchette · Post by **Michael Douchette** » 28 Feb 2008 3:18 pm

Robert, while I haven't sifted through all of John's replies to your question for me...

Harp is one of the many short names for harmonica. The harmonica part in the second verse of "He Stopped Loving Her Today" was played on the recording by Charlie McCoy; when we did the song live, I played it. As far as tuning goes, the common technique is called "cross harp," where you play in a different key than the harp is in. You use the inhale chord (the draw chord) as the root or 1 chord instead of the exhale chord. That's where "da blues" is...

John Roche · Post by **John Roche** » 28 Feb 2008 3:21 pm

Michael, he's having a laugh.. take no notice of him , he has a history of silly questions. he's from Alabamey..
whenever a guy like him comes into the club where I play we always play this..he's the guy on the fuel pump's..
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esl2NNOtHQE

Lem Smith · Post by **Lem Smith** » 28 Feb 2008 3:30 pm

I was born and raised in Alabama. Certainly nothing wrong with the people from there. John, you have some kind of problem with people from Alabama or something?

Robert Harper · Post by **Robert Harper** » 28 Feb 2008 3:33 pm

Yes this is true. However thanks Michael, I was serious and I appreciate your reply. I was thinking Angle Harp. How silly of me. I think it must have something to do with the quality of the talent I have seen on the forum. Yes John, I am from Alabama and I am proud to be from Alabama. For the most of my life I have been sourounded by a courteous, gentile, friendly, caring people trying to care the best they could for their familes. We have been at times led down the wrong path by our leaders and as in the rest of the nation apathy and pride have been partners with those who would use us for political gain. I enjoy your comments on the forum and enjoyed your replies to my question to Michael. Thanks for the videos. I am sure as with all the people in my life, if I can get you to respond in a reasonable, responsible, respectable manner, I can learn from you. That is my challenge to get this reasonable, responsible, respect from you. Thanks

John Roche · Post by **John Roche** » 28 Feb 2008 3:37 pm

Lem, take a look at this guys record on the forum.
I have noting against anyone from Alabama, but this guy is a .........

John Roche · Post by **John Roche** » 28 Feb 2008 3:41 pm

I feel sorry for your carers

caring people trying to care the best they could for their familes (families)

Robert Harper · Post by **Robert Harper** » 28 Feb 2008 3:48 pm

I don't remeber every replying to any of your post in any disrespectable manner, If at all. If you have read some of my previous post that has offended you, I am sorry. If I ever reply to you in a disrectable manner please show me the respect of contacting me in public or in private and I will respectly reply to your issue. This is a request I make of everyone. Now John, I believe BOB is the official forum police and if he has seen me out of line he has had ample opportunity to correct or suspend me, he hasn't. Who is your partner Lem? I await his expression of concern. B0B you have my permission and desire to suspend my privilages if you so desire. I have no desire to be where I am not wanted. Good Day John and forget you ever heard from me

Lem Smith · Post by **Lem Smith** » 28 Feb 2008 3:52 pm

Who is your partner Lem? I await his expression of concern.

Robert, I'm afraid I haven't the foggiest idea what you're talking about in regards to any partners.

Robert Harper · Post by **Robert Harper** » 28 Feb 2008 3:54 pm

I began this thread as a sincere question to a taleneted person Michael has replied and answered thanks. Please lock this thread

Robert Harper · Post by **Robert Harper** » 28 Feb 2008 3:58 pm

My mistake Lem and Thanks

Robert Harper · Post by **Robert Harper** » 28 Feb 2008 4:00 pm

I sent you an e-mail

Lem Smith · Post by **Lem Smith** » 28 Feb 2008 4:06 pm

Robert, no problem at all.

Now, to kind of get back on topic, Mikey D. I really enjoyed your playing on the Tammy Wynette live in concert video. You sounded good on both that blue Franklin, as well as the harmonica!

Michael Douchette · Post by **Michael Douchette** » 28 Feb 2008 4:54 pm

Lem, thanks. I appreciate it; that was more than a few days ago...

I think I've grown musically since those days... I hope so, anyway. They were fun days, that's for sure.

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