Smithsonian Folkways Recordings is the nonprofit record label of the Smithsonian Institution, the national museum of the United States. We are dedicated to supporting cultural diversity and increased understanding among peoples through the documentation, preservation, and dissemination of sound. We believe that musical and cultural diversity contributes to the vitality and quality of life throughout the world. Through the dissemination of audio recordings and educational materials we seek to strengthen people’s engagement with their own cultural heritage and to enhance their awareness and appreciation of the cultural heritage of others.

Instrument(s) Harmonica.

Language(s) English.

Year of Recording 1965.

Record Label Folkways Records.

Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.

Credits Artist Tony Glover ; Design by Ronald Clyne ; Cover photo by David Gahr.

101 Tone Layout Tony “Little Sun” Glover 2:23.

102 Single Note Exercises Tony “Little Sun” Glover 3:03.

103 1st and 2nd Position- Explanation and Examples Tony “Little Sun” Glover 5:08.

104 Cross Harp Tony “Little Sun” Glover 5:42.

105 Simple Rhythm Exercise Tony “Little Sun” Glover 2:56.

106 More Complex Rhythm Exercise Tony “Little Sun” Glover 2:18.

107 12-bar Rhythm Exercise Tony “Little Sun” Glover 2:15.

201 Varying Rhythms, Tonal Effects Tony “Little Sun” Glover 5:26.

202 Bending Notes Tony “Little Sun” Glover 4:04.

203 Transitional Bends, 10-bar Exercise Tony “Little Sun” Glover 3:58.

204 3rd Position – Explanation and Examples Tony “Little Sun” Glover 3:55.

205 4th Position – Explanation and Examples Tony “Little Sun” Glover 3:28.

206 Combined Effects – Two Examples Tony “Little Sun” Glover 2:18.