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5th Position and 12th position
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kham
216 posts
Jan 05, 2026
11:32 AM
Hello and happy new year.

I am deep diving into 5th position and 12th position these days and figuring out how to pull off competent solo's.I'm pretty much there but can't find many recordings.

Doe's anyone have some recommendations for songs on youtube or elsewhere that are played in 5th or 12th. I don't overblow yet. I am starting to set up my harps so that I can do that with ease. One step at a time for this farmer with limited time!

Any help is greatly appreciated.
Gnarly
Alternatetuning
3219 posts
Jan 05, 2026
8:50 PM
Here’s an old thread on the topic.
https://www.modernbluesharmonica.com/board/board_topic/5560960/5500114.htm
Roy Ale
24 posts
Jan 06, 2026
7:18 PM
I have not yet looked at the link Gnarly posted . But first reaction is, i really like 12 position .
Gnarly
Alternatetuning
3220 posts
Jan 07, 2026
6:40 PM
https://www.modernbluesharmonica.com/board/board_topic/5560960/2702640.htm
This is concerning 12th, the previous link was for 5th.


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