Re: [Harp-L] Key & note
- To: Tony Stephens <tnysteph@xxxxxxxxx>
- Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Key & note
- From: Arthur Jennings <timeistight@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2013 08:18:07 -0800
- Cc: Harp-L <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx>
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Melodies don't necessarily start on the key note. For example, "Happy
Birthday" in the key of G starts on D.
On Sat, Feb 9, 2013 at 6:06 AM, Tony Stephens <tnysteph@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Need help to understand. Playing blues on a harmonica key of C, 2nd
> position is G. I get that, but if I start a song on draw 1, the note is D.
> Is the song in the in D or G? My understanding is holes 1 to 6 is G on a C
> harmonica. Then 3rd position starts on draw 4, but if I start on draw 5 am
> I in a different scale or key?
> Maybe these answers will help me make a big step in learning. I still do
> not get the I IV V. I know what is saying for a guitar, but not so with the
> harmonica.
> Some people say "have the right key & play what you feel" I know I need to
> understand more about this. I have no music theory background.
> Thanks for any help. Tony Stephens
> Sent from my iPhone
>
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