Re: [Harp-L] Next Harp

[Dennis Michael Montgomery <gaulay2@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the comments.

By the way, playing B Major on a guitar isn't hard just slap a capo on the second fret and play A. I have done it and it is not a bad key.

Dennis




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 From: Bob Harty <bharty@xxxxxx>
To: Dennis Michael Montgomery <gaulay2@xxxxxxxxx> 
Cc: Rick Dempster <rick.dempster@xxxxxxxxxxx>; richard perkins <judoblues2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx> 
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 7:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Harp-L] Next Harp
 

Makes sense. E is great with guitars, but it can definitely be a bit over the top without care.
Good point Dennis.
Bob

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On Jun 19, 2013, at 4:31 PM, Dennis Michael Montgomery <gaulay2@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> It has just occurred to me that it might be a good idea that more of the harp companies should make a Low E for those that wish to play cross harp to get B. Yes, I know B Major isn't a popular key, but still it would be a nice option, especially considering that a standard E harp can be shrill.
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> Dennis
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> From: Rick Dempster <rick.dempster@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: richard perkins <judoblues2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
> Cc: "harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx" <harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx> 
> Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 5:07 PM
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> Richard; that is an exception that proves the rule.
> RD
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> On 19 June 2013 04:21, richard perkins <judoblues2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>> I play in South Florida,Hendricks, Southern Rock , and Stevie Ray
>> Vaughn are big here at non blues jams that I sit in on, a lot of these
>> tunes are played in B so an E harp can come in handy.
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>>Â  From: Tony Stephens <tnysteph@xxxxxxxxx>
>> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 7:42 AM
>> Subject: [Harp-L] Next Harp
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>> I have ask before, now I have to ask again. The next harmonica I should
>> get would be? I have Lee Oskar keys A G & C. So next one F E or D? I am
>> still learning. I do not play with anyone at this time. Still I will play
>> when a door opens. Thanks for the help. I have a gift card so a great time
>> to buy the next key.
>>Â Â Â  Tony
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