[Harp-L] Re: minor keys

[Robert Coble <robertpcoble@xxxxxxxx>]

Michael,

Another possibility is to play in 4th position on a "C" harmonica - all of
the notes in the Am scale occur naturally (without bends) starting on hole 6
draw (A) and going up the harp to hole 10 draw (A) - a complete octave! If
the song is truly in Am (natural minor = Aeolian mode), this is the best
option (IMHO). 

If you want to work at it with some bending, you can start on hole 3 draw
bend two halftones (A), pick up with hole 3 draw (B) and continue up to hole
6 draw with no other bends to get the scale notes. The difficulty here is
that the tonic (A) occurs on a bend; that can be difficult to hold
accurately.

I'm sure there are other possibilities in other positions on other harps,
but I'll leave that for someone else to explain.

Pick your poison...
Crazy ('bout harp!) Bob
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