[Harp-L] Re: Blues playing in the key of F

[BluzeHarp@xxxxxxx]

I used to cringe a bit when I had to play an F harp in second position  for 
electric blues stuff.  I got a low F and often liked it  better.  Later on 
discovered third position & would pull out a Bb when  a song was called in 
C.  
 
Then, I started playing more acoustic blues & discovered I REALLY  liked 
playing the F harp in second on many of the delta &  country blues numbers.  
Really nice on songs such as 'Hesitation  Blues' or 'Freight Train'.  The F 
has a particularly nice feel  for that sort of material.  Using it for that 
opened a few new avenues for  me with the louder electric blues stuff, it was 
a win/win.
 
Christopher Richards
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