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White Christmas in 6th? Buddha harp / 1st OB
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bonedog569
164 posts
Dec 25, 2010
1:50 PM
This song is so pretty I had to give it a try. Ended up in what I believe is 6th position - the key of B with a C harp. OB on the 5 hole. This is one take - but it took many to get that OB halfway good through the 4 times it's used in the song. - I fudged in a 'bluesish' ending - hope you don't mind.

Harmonica by Buddha - rest in peace -

Have a wonderful holiday whatever your persuasion.


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Last Edited by on Dec 25, 2010 1:55 PM
harpdude61
572 posts
Dec 25, 2010
2:02 PM
Nice! Sounds like a very expressive position for that song.
DirtyDeck
151 posts
Dec 25, 2010
2:14 PM
Very nice, I like it :)

RIP Buddha?
Todd Parrott
275 posts
Dec 25, 2010
3:31 PM
Sounds good, but I think it's 2nd position - key of G.
zipperhead16
9 posts
Dec 25, 2010
4:39 PM
If I sounded half that good I wouldn't mind it snowing in the house:)
bonedog569
165 posts
Dec 25, 2010
5:21 PM
@Tod. The first note is a B I wasn't positive it was the root - but it seemed to be. I would trust you're judgement over mine. Doesn't make it quite as exotic in 2nd - ah well.
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Todd Parrott
276 posts
Dec 25, 2010
5:24 PM
No matter - the main thing is it sounds really great!!! Merry Christmas to you!
Joch230
346 posts
Dec 25, 2010
6:14 PM
I really liked it...good tune for the day. Thanks!
bonedog569
166 posts
Dec 25, 2010
9:54 PM
Glad you all enjoyed. Thanks for the kind words.

re. the key & position fyi
I had a little more time tonight and played it on the piano starting on the B. It's got one lonely F# making it the key of G - played in second position as Todd noted. I stand corrected. I will likely never remember what notes are on what harp hole in this lifetime - Kinda pathetic - but it wont stop me from making music.

Our biggest 'present' is the time we are blessed with - to share with the ones we love. Make the most of it. Merry Christmas.
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