[Harp-L] Down a half step (was: Typical keys for blues)
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- Subject: [Harp-L] Down a half step (was: Typical keys for blues)
- From: Robert Hale <robert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2011 08:23:01 -0700
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When travelling, I do enjoy sitting in with a guitarist who tunes down 1/2
step and thinks he has me stumped. I usually make the joke "no problem, I'll
just put a capo on my harp."
Guitarists sometimes like to show their knowledge by doing the second
position conversion FOR me. "This is in G so you'll need a C harp."
I just smile and thank them, and mention that I may play the tune in 1st,
3rd, 5th, or 12th position. Then we're back to what we each do best.
Robert Hale
*http://www.dukeofwail.com*
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