Re: [Harp-L] Alfie's theme

["Rick Dempster" <rick.dempster@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

While on the subject Joe, and it's not the first time I've asked it, how does Stevie do that pizzicato 'spitting' thing? Don't think I've heard anyone else pull it off.
RD

>>> joe leone <3n037@xxxxxxxxxxx> 24/11/2010 3:15 >>>
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