SkullKid
33 posts
Feb 17, 2017
12:51 PM
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The title says it all: you're going to a solitary island and can only take one harp with you - which key will it be in?
(Don't say "key X, because I know the most songs in that key", this is about the sound you like best :)).
Last Edited by SkullKid on Feb 17, 2017 12:53 PM
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Ian
436 posts
Feb 17, 2017
2:01 PM
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If it had to be one, and it has nothing to do with useful keys, Probably Bb. Not sure why, just sounds good to my ear.
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outdoor joe
40 posts
Feb 17, 2017
3:34 PM
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I only have a C and G...I can't tell the tones of all of the keys by ear yet because I am 1.5 months deep into this, so I must say G.
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Glass Harp Full
168 posts
Feb 18, 2017
4:00 AM
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It would come down to a choice between an A and a G because I like the lower key harps best. I think they have a full, rich sound that the higher keys don't. I also really like train rhythms and chugging, and these sound much better on lower harps. I would probably go for a G as my one and only harp.
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MindTheGap
2147 posts
Feb 18, 2017
4:40 AM
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Bb of course. It's the best key. I'm surprised you needed to ask :)
Last Edited by MindTheGap on Feb 18, 2017 4:40 AM
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SuperBee
4520 posts
Feb 19, 2017
3:18 AM
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I really don't know that I have such a thing, based simply on how it sounds. It's too dependant on what I want to play. g, F, Bb, A, C, D, Ab; all hold charm for me. And I suspect E and Eb and B and Db too, if I ever played them. And F# which I play so seldom I almost forget it exists.
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Libertad
278 posts
Feb 19, 2017
4:03 AM
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The same one, as the rest of the band are playing in! Sorry couldn't resist. Seriously I like the lower keys so A is always a favourite. Low D is also great.
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Killa_Hertz
2228 posts
Feb 19, 2017
10:51 AM
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My taste in favorite key has changed a few times. Bb was my favorite for a while. But I would have to say A now.
I really like the tone I can get our of an A harp
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ScottK
23 posts
Feb 19, 2017
12:59 PM
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Right now Bb, G and A. Since I've switched to marine band from lee oscars I haven't gotten a mb Bb yet (I also may get a Manji in that key first cause I want to try one)
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ME.HarpDoc
225 posts
Feb 19, 2017
4:09 PM
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I've got BBQ's in Hammond, SP20 with a Blue Moon anodized aluminum comb and a Hohner Blue Midnight. I like them all but I'd probably take the Hammond to the island.
My second choice would be a D. I know it's a higher key but I like it. I've got a D in Big River with a Blue Moon Corian comb and a Easttop. I actually like the Easttop better OOTB. I thought about the lowD I've got in Thunderbird. It's cool but it has a lot of "rattle" at least he bottom end even with the roomier cover plate.
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Pablo42
4 posts
Feb 22, 2017
1:07 PM
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If only one KEY it would have be G. If only one HARP is would be this Seydel Orchestra in Low C. Two full octaves & four low notes. Then again...there's this lady I've had my eye on... but I digress.
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