[Harp-L] Re: Positions and keys

[Bill Rossoll <billrossoll@xxxxxxxxx>]

Todd
Start with the basics. You can always expand from there. Here is a link 
to "the circle of  fifths". Memorize it just like you memorized the face 
of a clock when you were a youngster
http://guitaristguitarist.com/images/circle_of_fifths.jpg
Ignore the inner circle of minors. (for the time being)  If the song is 
being played in C, you can use your C harp to play in first position or 
your F harp to play in second position. If the song is in Cm, you can 
use your Bb harp to play in third position and it will work quite 
nicely. (If the song is being played in Dm, you can use your C harp in 
third position)  Carry that same logic to any point on the circle. There 
are, of course, many more positions and methods you can use but I think 
this will give you plenty to chew on as a beginner. And above all, have 
fun with it.