[Harp-L] Re: 12th position

[Eric DUMINIL <eric.duminil@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Jonathan,

you'll find everything you need to play scales and tabs in 12th position there :

http://www.grotch.tk/

You just need Flash Player 7. Then, choose :
-A tab or a scale (down the list)  in the dropdown list in the top
left of the program
-Push the hexagonal "Choose Harmonica Configuration" button (at the
bottom right), then choose your Harmonica (I dare think you're using a
Richter diatonic, so you wont need to change anything) and choose
"12th - Lydian - 1st flat" in the "Desired playing position". Here you
are! The choosen song or scale will automatically be transposed (if
playable) to 12th position.

-If you wanna display the Tab/Scale/Riff in a different notation, just
push the hexagonal "Notations Configuration" and choose the one that
best fits your wish.

Hope you'll find what you need,
have fun,
Eric
 


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Of all the uncommon harp positions, 12th seems the most useful, since
you can play in one key to the left of the harp key on the circle of
fifths.  But I've never seen any material online to teach you to play
in 12th.  Anyone know where I could find some 12th position scales or
just general tips?  Is it worth trying to learn 12th position if I can
only play 1st-4th currently?

Jonathan Metts