Re: [Harp-L] new recording of "Over the Rainbow"

[fjm <bad_hat@xxxxxxxx>]

A nice version of the song.  It does illustrate why I think it's almost 
impossible to play on a standard tuning diatonic.  Personally I've never 
liked the compromises I had to make playing it first on a German major 
tuned 10 hole and then later on an SBS.  You can get the notes kinda 
sorta but it never lays out comfortably.  I've finally given up and play 
this tune on a Melody Maker tm in the key of F#, lowered version not 
higher.  Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe this particular sond was 
the impetus for West Virginia Bob's foray into the world of chromatic 
harmonicas.  fjm