[Dixielandjazz] Melody Instruments

[Russ Guarino]

It may seem unlikely, but I noticed that some drummers can solo in such a
way that you can thread the melody through the solo.  True for washboards?

Russ Guarino

"Mike C." wrote:

> I wonder if it's one of those those arguments like the whole
> clarinet/sop sax thread we had sometime back. A washboard melody? I'd
> love to hear that. I don't get a chance to hear much washboard.
>
> Mike
>
> Bill Gunter wrote:
>
> > Hi Mike and all,
> >
> > Regarding melody instruments . . .
> >
> > It is my contention that ALL instruments can and do take the melody.
> > That includes drums, washboards, banjos and bagpipes!
> >
> > I'd be willing to debate the issue for a bit before the thread fades
> > away.
> >
> > Respectfully submitted,
> >
> > Bill "Thimbles" Gunter
> > jazzboard at hotmail.com
> >
> >
> >
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