Re: [Harp-L] How to tell the key of any song or music

[michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>]

Music seems to be the blind leading the blind.  Many times the front
person does not know the key.

It all comes down to the ability to distinguish high from low.
Listen for the root note and play 7 blow on your harp, the name of the
harp in a pitch high enough to hear over the amped instruments without
using a microphone.  Then, if the root note is higher, try a higher
harp.  Repeat until warm and fuzzy, lying in a pool of jello
surrounded by angels singing and bright white light.
Michael Rubin
Michaelrubinharmonica.com

On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 5:14 PM, Jerry Deall <jdeall@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> When the guitar or bass players can't bother to tell me I sit out or hit then with my bullet mic.
> Thanks Jerry,
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rick Davis &lt;bluesharpamps@xxxxxxxxx&gt;
> To: Harp- L &lt;Harp-L@xxxxxxxxxx&gt;
> Sent: Wed, 04 May 2011 14:58:04 -0000 (UTC)
> Subject: Re: [Harp-L] How to tell the key of any song or music
> Why not just carry a small electronic tuner? My little Korg CA-30 works
> great when I am in doubt about the key.
> --
> -Rick Davis
> The Blues Harp Amps Blog
> http://www.bluesharpamps.blogspot.com/
>