Re: [Harp-L] Long Train Runnin' song key
- To: Bill Hines <billhines4@xxxxxxxxx>
- Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Long Train Runnin' song key
- From: michael rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 8 May 2012 07:41:01 -0500
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Although I agree that standing there waiting for the solo is
unnecessary in a live situation, I believe the producers of that song
(and possibly Don Brooks, harp player) teach us a great lesson. We
all know the harp solo is coming and we know it is great. It creates
a tension-release situation that is very effective. Some of my
favorite songs I have ever played or recorded have a solo only. I
think it is in great taste.
Michael Rubin
Michaelrubinharmonica.com
On Tue, May 8, 2012 at 6:58 AM, Bill Hines <billhines4@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I've played that song for quite some time and I've heard differing opinions
> but in any case at least as far as the most popular studio version it's in G
> (2nd position) or Dminor (3rd position) on a C harp (i've heard differing
> opinions and not strong enough yet in music theory to know the right answer,
> if there is one).
>
> I'd lean toward D minor since it's primarily focused around the 4D, but pick
> up your C harp and go for it. If you google the song and 'harp' or
> 'harmonica' you might find some instruction that I put out there a long time
> ago about how to play the solo on the studio cut. They have a live DVD where
> the solo is much longer, dramatic, and bluesier (nothing really like the
> studio one). Don't just stand there waiting for the solo on that one, add
> some tasty fills (don't take them all, leave some for the other musicians),
> etc. Fun to play! Bill Hines
>
>
> On 5/7/2012 9:21 PM, Denny Noreikas wrote:
>>
>> I have googled, Long Train Runnin'" by the Doobie Brothers to check out
>> the harp solo but some of it left me confused.
>> First, what s the key of the recording? I believe it is Gm and the harp is
>> an F in 3rd position. Does this sound correct?
>>
>> Denny
>>
>
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