Re: [Harp-L] RE: How do I play this song?

[Arthur Jennings <timeistight@xxxxxxxxx>]

I haven't had a chance to try this, but wouldn't fourth position on a "C"
harp also work?

A  =  3 draw  bent down 2 half steps
B  =  3 draw
C  =  4 blow
D  =  4 draw
E  =  5 blow
F  =  5 draw
G  =  6 blow
A  =  6 draw
B  =  7 draw
C  =  7 blow
D  =  8 draw
E  =  8 blow
F  =  9 draw
G  =  9 blow
A  =  10 draw


On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 3:10 PM, Peter & Connie Ruth <conruth@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> Yo Garry
> You're on the right track with that F harp.
>
> Here is how to play an Am scale on an F harp (fifth position):
>
> A  =  2 blow
> B  =  2 draw bent down a half step
> C  =  2 draw
> D  =  3 draw  bent down 2 half steps
> E  =  3 draw
> F  =  4 blow
> C  =  4 draw
> A  =  5 blow
>
> Practice that scale and then try the song again.
>
> Peter Madcat Ruth
> Musician - Grammy Award Winner
> madcat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> www.madcatmusic.net
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>
>  i'm having a hard time figuring out how to play this.
>> i'm told it's in A minor, but it doesn't seem to work for me
>> on a D harp in 2nd or G in 3rd.  the only harp that sounds
>> right-ish to me is an F, playing like it was 2nd position, but
>> the band says that doesn't sound right.  so i'm kind of at
>> a loss.
>>
>> if any of you could have a listen and give me some clue,
>> i'd appreciate it.  bonus points for explaining why whatever
>> works does so, or why what i've tried does not.
>>
>> http://snarkus.com/tunes/public/Horses.mp3
>>
>> thanks a lot.
>>
>
>
>


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Arthur Jennings
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