Re: [Harp-L] Cristo Redentor

[Mojo Red <harplicks@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Ron,
 
Pretty sure Charlie played it in the key of Cm (3rd position on a Bb harp). You could use a C harp for this, but you'd be playing in 2nd position, which isn't as nice for minor songs IMO. Try it on a Bb harp some time. Yeah, the opening note is a bend that you have to hit nuts-on, but it can be done and it does sound best, no special tuning needed... all the notes are there with simple bends, no overblows whatsoever. 
Did this song for three years with my (now defunct) band, and it never failed to get the crowd's attention after a string of mindless I-IV-V blues tunes. 
 
Harpin' in Colorado,
 
--Ken M.

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From: "rgwebber@xxxxxxx" <rgwebber@xxxxxxx>
To: Harp-L List <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, May 9, 2008 3:09:31 PM
Subject: [Harp-L] Cristo Redentor

I'm trying to play (copy) Charlie Musselwhite's Cristo Redentor.  

It seems to work pretty well on an F harp to match up with the recording I have.  I think it's in the key of G, 3rd position.  I'm wondering if that's how Charlie did it and if he used any special tunings.  

Some of his note changes seem to be draw to draw, but it seems I encounter some of those as draw to blow, which isn't as smooth.  Maybe it's my technique.  I don't know.  

Anyone know if he used special tunings or what harp/key exactly?

Thanks,
Ron
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