[Dixielandjazz] Melody Instruments

[Bill Gunter]

Russ Guarino wrote:

>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?

Is there any reason why not?  The washboard is clearly another percussion 
instrument like snares and kettle drums, etc.  The melody will, as you say, 
thread through the solo assuming the washboardist knows what's going on.

Respectfully submitted,

Bill "Soloist" Gunter
jazzboard at hotmail.com
>
>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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