Re: [Harp-L] Questions for chromatic players

[mundharp@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 16/01/2010 01:01:05 Malay Peninsula Standard Time,  
mtnbluz@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

<<  To John "White Boy" Walden

John, do you play all your songs using just  the C chromatic?  >>
 
Answer.
 
No I don't. 
 
I got used to playing diatonic harmonica in "positions"; First   position, 
"C" harp Key of "C", Second "C" harp key of "G", Third "C" harp key of  "D". 
I have got in the habit to do this with chromatic harmonica too.
 
It's not hard to learn a "C" chromatic and play it in every key. BUT, the  
chords simply don't work.
 
For many years I have had a 270 in each key.
 
My first harmonica ever was a Super Chromonica in the key of "G"... I  
didn't own any other key harp for 5 years, so I am probably most "comfortable"  
using a "G" chromatic. But I just love my "D" chromatic, and my "Bb" as  
well.
 
But each chromatic key makes a different sound. I guess that is  obvious!
 
If I only had one harmonica it would probably be a chromatic in the key of  
"C".
 
I find it hard to use "special tunings". It's hard enough remembering the  
standard Richter & Concert tunings!
 
I don't care how I achieve the music I make. I simply try to use the  
instrument that works for me, for any given piece.
 
Kind regards
John "Whiteboy" Walden
Cebu City
Philippines