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

[michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>]

Also, singing arpeggios really helps ear training.
Michael Rubin
Michaelrubinharmonica.com

On Wed, May 4, 2011 at 5:27 PM, michael rubin
<michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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/
>>
>