Jam in E with a little harp tip

Just started off this video wanting to Jam on my Golden Melody Harp but couldn't help giving a little lesson on how to know what key of harp you are playing in when playing in 2nd position.

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• Mueleski
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[cravenmoorrrrrrrrr]

I always thought you counted up 4 places, eg, band in A...harp in D for 2nd position..or band in E...harp in A..and so on, you count up 5, how come?

[Mueleski]

It's just a different way to look at it. You said if the band is playing in a certain key count up four and that is the key harp to play, I said pick up a harp and count up five from its key and that is the cross-harp key you will be playing in. So band is playing in E, count four E, F, G, A that is the harp you need to play on in 2nd position. Now you are playing by yourself and pick up an A harp, count up 5, A, B, C, D, E and that is the key you will be playing in when playing cross harp.

[cravenmoorrrrrrrrr]

Ahh haa!!. thanks for that., so if the band is in C i use an F harp for second position but i will be playing in B or Bb ?

[Mueleski]

No I think I'm confusing you so just stick with what you were told before because it is right. Remember, if you pick up an F and count up five: F, G, A, B, C you will be playing in the key of the band. If you play B or Bflat when the band is in C, you will sound bad. But here is a weird one for you if the band is playing in F use your Bflat to play along in cross-harp.

[scootersalih]

oh yeha, i love this lick, it sounds great!

[Mueleski]

Thanks.

[345tennis]

could you show me how to play mountain of love by johnny Rivers solo harmonica part. thanks

[bveracka]

I LOVE Hohner products. I play accordion and harmonica so I know good reeds when I hear 'em.

The "Golden Melody" harmonicas are my #1 favorite. The "Marine Band" is a close second, and the "Special 20" is another awesome harp. I haven't played any other brands, but those are the top three Hohner harps in my opinion. Though I will say on a budget the "Hot Metal" harp is great for the price.

That was a cool lesson too! You have a great feel to your playing.

[sammcj2000]

Hi Mueleski, first time viewer here.

I know this is a bit of a ask, but is there any chance you could tab some of this out? I'm sort of stuck on playing fast jams and I need something a bit slower like this that I can learn then adapt from?

Thanks in advance!

[cypher951]

Tasty lil jam....very nice....I think I gotta steal it an make it mine

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[dan020350]

nice

[Broaart]

Very good demonstration!