Hobostubs Ashlock
204 posts
Dec 22, 2009
5:09 AM
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Say for what ever reason you could only have 1 harp,Im Not interested in what brand,and had to play with other musicians what key would you have and how many keys could it cover.not counting a persons ability just the physics.In other words could a C harp be used for all 12 keys by a exspert.And if so could they do the same with say a Bflat or G or other keys
Last Edited by on Dec 22, 2009 5:11 AM
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toddlgreene
277 posts
Dec 22, 2009
5:21 AM
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Two Words:Howard. Levy.
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~Todd L. Greene, Devout Pedestrian
"listen to what you like for inspiration, but find your own voice"
crescentcityharmonicaclub@gmail.com
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Hobostubs Ashlock
205 posts
Dec 22, 2009
5:33 AM
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i was under the impression it could be done.but is there a certain key that can be played chromaticaly better.Would a C with no flats or sharps in its natural scale be easier or could you do the same with the bflat.im asking becuase if i ever get say a top of the line harp or custom i probelly only have 1 and ideally i would like it to be in the most versital key possible,even though im not ready to play chromatically i wanted the best choice of key and also bflat is my favoritee key i like the feel of a bflat.so would a bflat be played chromaticaly as easy as a C and is there other keys better suited to play chromaticaly
Last Edited by on Dec 22, 2009 5:36 AM
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rbeetsme
86 posts
Dec 22, 2009
5:45 AM
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Listen closely: Howard Levy (I assume he would play a C, but may not matter)
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Hobostubs Ashlock
206 posts
Dec 22, 2009
6:01 AM
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thanks guys i checked out his video out of the box amazing ive heard of him but never really checked him out im going to now.Ok that answers the C diatonic being able to play chromatically,Can he do it with a Bflat or G or is the C harp notes better suited for chromatic playing would hitting the sharps and flats on the missing notes be the same the step step half step pattern of a major scale would the arangment of where your at within that scale effect the physics of hitting the notes better or the same
Last Edited by on Dec 22, 2009 6:09 AM
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shanester
12 posts
Dec 22, 2009
6:09 AM
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I don't think it matters. If you like Bb I'd get a Bb. That guy on overblow.com plays everything on a C. You could look at the layout charts and see what key has the most keys you'd play in the main positions.
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javajoe
16 posts
Dec 22, 2009
9:08 AM
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here's Michael Rubin doin it (all 12 keys) on a Bb harp...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCbDxn5a3xI
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Hobostubs Ashlock
207 posts
Dec 22, 2009
9:30 AM
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thanks javajoe that answered my question i guess it can be done.But i think i was more impressed with the guitar player changing keys but keeping the same struture of the song without losing a beat for 12 keys
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javajoe
17 posts
Dec 22, 2009
9:34 AM
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jimi lee is awesome...Here's one with he and Adam:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LlyoY6s_gE
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nacoran
588 posts
Dec 22, 2009
10:59 AM
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C is the easiest to figure out conceptually, since it has no flats or sharps. It's easier to figure out what bends, blow bends and over-blows you need, but from an actual playing point of view all you need is a harp you can get the most out of. Higher harps are a little more agile. Of course, there are also all sorts of chromatics, both with and without slides.
So far I can play the easy variations, 1st, 2nd and 12th position.
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