Re: [Harp-L] Hi a question about chromatics harmonicas

[Joe and Cass Leone <leone@xxxxxxxx>]

On Oct 17, 2006, at 9:18 PM, Kevin M. Duggan wrote:

> I subscribed to this list a while back,
> but,
> I bought a Hering 64 Chromatic Deluxe Harmonica
> about 10 years ago.
> Its been sitting around for a while and I decided  to
> learn Dave Brubecks "Take 5" on the chromatic.
>
> I was getting a buzz in the lower register
> which turned me off.
> I was told by some that it was my technique
> or the Chromatic needed to be warmed up
>
> I have been playing diatonics for years.
>
> My key is C,  I have the 2 different sheet music in
> the key
> of  E minor for the song.

Check again, It's Eb minor, and no you shouldn't change it. Most  
bands know it in Eb minor. (If you DO change it, change it to D  
minor.) The buzzing is a bad wind saver OR the chromo hasn't warmed  
up yet.
smokey

> Should I transpose the song to C
> or is there no advantage doing  this?
>
>
>
> Anyone know of any resources on the web
> for chromatics?
>
> Also any other good songs for a chromatic.
>
> I was thinking the "Shadow of your Smile"
> because I like the intervals and its a great melody
>
> thanks
>
> Kevin Dugganhttp://www.kevsblues.comhttp://www.duggan.tv
>
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