Re: [Harp-L] Key & note



The first note of a song is not necessarily the keynote.  However, the LAST note is almost always the keynote.
The first note of a song can be any scale degree.  However, it is very often the fifth...in your case D in the key of G.

Vern

On Feb 9, 2013, at 6:06 AM, Tony Stephens wrote:

> Need help to understand. Playing blues on a harmonica key of C, 2nd position is G. I get that, but if I start a song on draw 1, the note is D. Is the song in the in D or G? My understanding is holes 1 to 6 is G on a C harmonica. Then 3rd position starts on draw 4, but if I start on draw 5 am I in a different scale or key?
> Maybe these answers will help me make a big step in learning. I still do not get the I IV V. I know what is saying for a guitar, but not so with the harmonica.
> Some people say "have the right key & play what you feel" I know I need to understand more about this. I have no music theory background.
> Thanks for any help. Tony Stephens 
> Sent from my iPhone






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