Lyla Takes up the Harmonica

In my quest to pass the time on our long journey home from the Outer Banks, I bought myself (and Lyla) a harmonica at the Cracker Barrel in Williamsburg, VA. Trent was less than enthused when he saw it on the checkout counter since we already have one at home. I bought the last one on our way home from Myrtle Beach, SC about eight or so years ago. Trent had to listen to me for at least two to three hours while I taught myself how to play When the Saints Go Marching In, and Piano Man. I can play by ear, but I can't remember what I played so well, so it never really stuck, but it did pass the time for me! If there was a time for Trent to dump me because of me being completely annoying, that was the night.

Possibly on purpose, Trent put our bag full of Cracker Barrel loot in the trunk, so I never did get to play in the car, and neither did Lyla.

However, the harmonica was found, and provided to my already musical daughter the Sunday after we returned. The first video here is her very first effort with the instrument. I think she did pretty well.



By the second video, she was walking and blowing, and perhaps losing her balance. She did manage to take a bow though.



By the third video, taken last Thursday, she's become a real pro, and even rocks to the rhythm.



I have to say, this may be her calling. After all, there are many songs with famous harmonica solos:

1. Love Me Do- The Beatles
2. What I Like About You- The Ramones
3. Isn't She Lovely- Stevie Wonder
4. Run Around - Blues Traveler (I only list it because it's famous. I'd pather poke my eye out than listen to this horrible jam band)
5. I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues — Elton John (Stevie plays the harmonica on it though)