The great harmonica “Death Sound” Twilight Zone episode is available on You Tube.

The link goes to the last third of the episode, where all the action occurs. You can also view the first two parts.

I found these YouTube vids of customized harp mics. I may not be able exactly define pornography, but I know it when I see it.

Chris Reynolds is making a plastic mic shell based on the Shure 520 bullet. It weighs just 5.4 ounces. This is a good idea and I think I might order one.

This is something I wanted to do for the Brown Biscuit. I like the smaller form factor of the biscuit. It is smaller and easier to cup, and I think would be a great addition to Chris’s line.

I am a little concerned that Chris might get in trouble with Shure from cloning a mic that is still in production. The original patent, though, expired many years ago, so he is probably in the clear.

C.A.Reynolds Lightweight Microphones

And now for something completely different:

I talk to lots of harp players. I like to ask about how they learned to play harp. Everyone does it differently, but some approaches work better than others.

I’ve taken some of these ideas and made a list things that might help you practice or make your practicing more effective.

I left one out, though: Rule 1 – You have to practice. I guess some harp players don’t think that they ever have to practice, but then, we can tell who they are.

How to Practice Harp