R_i_c
3 posts
Jun 03, 2008
2:17 PM
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hi,
what are the classic keys of harps, for the blues, please?
for example, if i wanted to play along with a basic 12 bar blues, in the Key of E, what options are there for me, in terms of harp keys?
thanks
Ric
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Sirsucksalot
9 posts
Jun 03, 2008
2:30 PM
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Key of A in cross harp
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Patrick Barker
65 posts
Jun 03, 2008
3:53 PM
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key of Bb is good especially with horn players as we tend to play in F and Bb (first position) as well as C crossharp G and D crossharp A for playing with guitars.
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Jeff
96 posts
Jun 03, 2008
8:54 PM
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Read Adam's FAQ section. He covers everything you need to know regarding what keys to acquire and why.
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bluzlvr
35 posts
Jun 04, 2008
12:59 PM
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Playing in the "horn key" of Bb, I use both regular Eb and low Eb. Under the right conditions, the low harp sounds almost like a sax (Mississippi or or otherwise). The Ab is another nice low key to do third position on in Bb.
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