Re: Wonderful Tonight

["IronMan Mike Curtis" <ironman@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

For the hook (as they call a "signature lick" or other catchy part of a
song), either 1st or second position, using the higher reeds, will work.

Or use a solo tuned harmonica (tuned like a chromatic but without the
slide.)

Another harp that will work well and eliminate the 2Dbb bend is a Lee Oskar
Melody Maker.  The 3D is tuned a whole tone sharp.  For G crossharp, get a G
melody maker.

I do it in C, using (of course ;-) a C harp, or first position, but using
the lower register.  It uses the I thru VI.  If you use the lower register
of 2nd, there is a 4 time per phrase repeated 2Dbb.  If you use the lower
register of 1st, the 2Dbb is used just once.  But hitting this bend
effectively for a sustained note takes quite a bit of work anbd resonance.

In either 1st or 2nd, you can use all natural notes by playing in the upper
register.


- ----- Original Message -----
From: "M. N." <mnessmith@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2003 11:29 AM
Subject: Wonderful Tonight


>
> I'm posting the following for someone on the Fender forum. Any tips?
>
> "My band has been playing 'Wonderful Tonight' for quite awhile and I want
to
> put it in my solo acoustic set. However, I can't stop playing rhythm and
> play the signature lead, so I thought I would play the lead on harp.
> However, I don't know what harp to use. The song is in G. Should I play
the
> lead with a G harp or crossed C or 2nd position D (not sure about the
proper
> terminology)?"
>
> Please post and I'll relay to him.
> Thanks,
> MN
>
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