So using this example, and depending on the style of music being played, if the song is in the key of G, you could play a G harp in first position, or a C harp in second position and both would "sound right" with the music. Of course the C harp could be made to sound more "bluesy" than the G, and would work better on blues, etc.
It's called cross harp.You're basically playing the harmonica in a key other than the key in which the harmonica is labeled. This way the draw notes can be bent for more expression and to get your "blue" notes (flatted third, fifth, and seventh) which are not naturally present on the harmonica for the key in which it is labeled.
Now we just need to find some pop-music infidels to crush in his name.
Recognize us as his clerics and we can issue a 'Fatwa' denouncing the likes of Britney and Christina and then music can be elevated to a shining new tomorrow! <crazed grins>
well done
lizardkingvoodookid 2 years ago
So using this example, and depending on the style of music being played, if the song is in the key of G, you could play a G harp in first position, or a C harp in second position and both would "sound right" with the music. Of course the C harp could be made to sound more "bluesy" than the G, and would work better on blues, etc.
dsarverr 2 years ago
Key of A is that a D Harmonica?
Thanks
leimana808 4 years ago
It's called cross harp.You're basically playing the harmonica in a key other than the key in which the harmonica is labeled. This way the draw notes can be bent for more expression and to get your "blue" notes (flatted third, fifth, and seventh) which are not naturally present on the harmonica for the key in which it is labeled.
dsarverr 2 years ago
Ahhh Johnson is God and your guys are his zealots LOL
Great, gotta learn this, too, sooner or later!
bentonio07 4 years ago
Hmm, zealotry..Sounds fantastic!
Now we just need to find some pop-music infidels to crush in his name.
Recognize us as his clerics and we can issue a 'Fatwa' denouncing the likes of Britney and Christina and then music can be elevated to a shining new tomorrow! <crazed grins>
kokoro86 4 years ago
LOL!!! Good to see ya back, Marc! Seems like your shoulder is ok again!!!
bentonio07 4 years ago
Actually, I can still lift no more than 1.5 Kilos. A little less, truth be told. But my range of motion is improving..
kokoro86 4 years ago
Well, at least you can lift cans of beer and the harp :-) the rest will improve, too, hopefully!
bentonio07 4 years ago
real blues guys, thanx!!!
bluespower 4 years ago
That ones always a fun one.
I can't remember the lyrics though, so the hesitancy shows up in my voice when I try to sing it..
kokoro86 4 years ago