Re: [Harp-L] Key of song from Guitar cords

[Arthur Jennings <timeistight@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, Mar 16, 2012 at 3:09 PM, Toad <soundguyaudition@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> for starters I have -0- music therory,
> my Question is, if the guitarist calls out cords like C7 B13  Em7/9 ,
> 1. is all I need to know is that the song is in the key of C, then pick up
> the appropreate harp and play in the correct posisition for that harp to be
> in C?
>

No. For starters, I don't think your example is in "C"; I'd guess E minor,
I'd need to hear the melody to be sure.


> 2. do the numbers dictate what position I should play in?
>

No, the numbers have absolutely nothing to do with harp positions,


> 3. or are the numbers irrelivent to harp players?
>

They certainly aren't irrelevant,  but with "zero music theory", they
aren't going to do you much good. Play what sounds good or sit this one out.

>
> Sorry if this is not explained well enough to get my question clear.
>
> thanks
> Todd
>



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