[Harp-L] Alfie's theme

[joe leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

It IS Bb major as played by Stevie (on a C chromo). Originally  
written in C, you can also achieve Bb by using various other keyed  
chromos. I have it from Buckeye 2005 as Bb played on a C Chromo. Most  
other players I know play it in C.
smo-joe

On Nov 19, 2010, at 8:46 AM, michael rubin wrote:

> On page 14 of the New Real Book Volume 2 is Alfie's Theme.  The first
> chord (which repeats many times throughout the tune) is Bb-.  When I
> see a dash after a chord, I think it means minor, so I would play a Bb
> Db and an F.  However, this really doesn't sound like the song.  Bb
> major sounds much more like it.  Is this a misprint?  Do I
> misunderstand the chord symbol?  Or am I just mishearing a very key
> element of this classic song made so popular by Stevie Wonder when he
> played it on the harmonica?
> Michael Rubin
> Michaelrubinharmonica.com