[Harp-L] RE: Sir Duke (harp positions)

[Mike Fugazzi <mfugazzi67@xxxxxxxxx>]

Ok, I am thinking it can be done on an Eb harp.  I can overblow and hit my bends, but I am a firm believer in taking the path of least resistance.  I found this tab:

http://horntabs.net/tab/view/2114

I'll have to hit a couple of ob's, but I think they're mostly passing notes.  I could always switch harps if needed for each section...that long run they do on the break down several times is going to be a killer.  However, the other parts will go fast.  Right now, I sing it and don't play any harp.  We're going to have female vocals do it now, so really the only thing I HAVE to play is the horns on the chorus.  The guitar and bass already play the other parts.

If I can tackle this one, my next gauntlet will be Jessica by the Allman Brothers.  One of my bands is just starting up doing the rock thing.  I've learned a lot more in regards to positions and theory in the last month then I had all of last year.  

I am playing in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 11th, and 12th.  I am mostly sticking to pentatonics in 11th, and 12th, but I have been playing those positions live in my blues/roots group for more reps.  I know 4th doesn't have to have a lot of bends (and some would agrue doesn't have as much expression) but I really like playing in that position.

Does anybody use much 5th?  The pentatonic is the relative minor to 2nd I believe.



Mike Fugazzi

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