Alfredo Torres – Amazing Grace

Well done Alfredo from New York with this awesome duo piano and harmonica. Check out his version of "Amazing Grace"! Give him some support in a comment below:)
About Alfredo
What harmonica mode(s) do you play?
I enjoy collecting harmonicas almost as much as playing them. I have multiple types of Tremolo, Diatonic, Chromatic, Chord harmonicas, Bass harmonicas, Baby Fats, and even polyphonic harmonicas. My current favorite is the M. Suzuki S-48B, the so-called Bass Chromatic. Its mellow deep tones are amazing.
When did you start learning harmonica?
My father started me off on a tremolo harmonica when I was in elementary school. I played a lot at church and early on at school. However, due to the rigors of College, Medical School, and a busy medical career, I played very little for 4 or so decades. When I started playing again, it was mostly on diatonics. It was only after joining Yvonnick’s school that I began to learn the chromatic. I am still very much a beginner on the chromatic.
What are your top songs to play?
Somewhere over the Rainbow. My mother requested this one the most, and always cried when I played it for her. Ave Maria. (I am currently learning to play Prelude in C Major on the piano). Silent Night, my favorite Christmas Carol.
What are some of your musical goals?
Learning to play harmonica from sheet music. With the Tremolo and Diatonic harps, I played by ear. My wife plays piano and flute; in order to play duets with her I need to master sheet music.
Until my recent retirement I was the medical director at two nursing homes. I hope to return to them (once the pandemic issue is resolved) and entertain the residents with Christmas music. My wife will accompany me.
How long have you been a Harmonica Studio member?
I joined as soon as I learned about it, in December of 2017. Then I became a life-member 2-3 months later., an excellent deal!
What do you like about it? How has it helped you?
It would not be possible to find a live harmonica teacher at this time. Yvonnick’s school fills this need very nicely. As a total beginner at the Chromatic I have all the tools I need, including theory, learning to read sheet music, loads of easy music to play, and hearing Yvonnick himself play the tunes.
What’s your favorite courses/lessons on Harmonica Studio?
The lesson “Directional Combinations in C” is phenomenal; there is so much information on just one printable PDF. I hope Yvonnick can provide similar sheets for at least a few other keys. I also greatly enjoyed the course “Easy Folk and Traditional Songs”
Working on a song with your wife is a great opportunity to evolve. Keep it up!
Delightful. I enjoyed you and your wife playing together. Lovely. I’m certain residences of your homes will enjoy you playing at some point soon.
Thx you. Very nice!
Alfredo, beautiful playing with your beautiful wife. I, too, got serious on the chromatic as soon as I retired after 36 years as a roving journalist. I’m in Austin, Texas. Where do you live? I also collect harmonicas! Drop me a line at john.burnett.austin@gmail.com
I had a Marine Band A harp tattooed on my arm on my 60th birthday!