We three kings

[Glenn Weiser <glennw@xxxxxxxxxx>]

> ate: Wed, 25 Dec 2002 16:22:09 -0500
> From: "Bob Meehan"
> Subject: XMAS SONGS
>
> Hi Everyone,
> For as long as I can remember, I used to play allot of Christmas songs when
> this time of year rolled around.
> These familiar melodies pose some interesting challenges when played on the
> "blues harp".
> "We Three Kings" starting on the 6 draw. Could be 4th position? It works out
> well until you need a Bb (on a C harp) in the middle register. You can skip
> this note until you learn to get the Bb by bending the 6 blow.
>

Bob-

Starting WTK on 6 draw gives you the Dorian mode, which won't work, because the tune is in the Aeolian mode going to the relative major in the second part. Start the tune on 8-blow and you'll be fine.

Glenn Weiser
http://www.celticguitarmusic.com/harppage.htm