Re: [Harp-L] key of low F

[Jesse <jvboden@xxxxxxxxx>]

I love the low F harp and play it in one song my band does, a real creepy
old tune called Blue Spirit Blues by Bessie Smith. That low end is so much
fun, sounds like it could eat you - and yes, it works in cross harp, that's
how I play it - the higher notes are still pretty low, but you can still get
good articulation and bends out of them. It is loooow, make no mistake - but
perfect for the right occasion.

On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 8:17 PM, John Dekker <jdekker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> I have been learning to play in the usual major keys, in first and second
> position. I’ve been reading about harps in low F, and I’m wondering if I
> should buy one, as I like to low keys like G. Are the low F harps easy/fun
> to play? What kind of songs sound good in low F? Can they be played in
> second position? Any advise would be appreciated. Thanks.
>
> John in Sacramento
>



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