Bonnie, he never played a string harp that I know of, although he probably could have if we'd had one. He did occasionally play penny whistle and harmonica, and of course, being John, had to have a set of each.

Phil, it's true they were usually on loan to anyone who wanted one. I was always very jealous of John and his son John, who seemed able to play any kind of instrument they picked up, most of which they learned by ear and by just playing them...grrrrrr. Frustrating, when I can barely play lap dulcimer and have absolutely no musical talent whatsoever! I sure did enjoy theirs, though.