[Harp-L] 12th position

["D. Neal" <donkneal@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Iâve been listening to Chris Michalekâs YouTube video playing Piedmont style blues in 12th position.  He is playing a âBâ harp in the key of âEâ.  I picked up my âAâ harmonica and could play the same notes in 2nd position.  My question, whatâs the advantage/disadvantage of 12th position over 2nd position in this style music.  Eighty percent of my playing is already in 2nd position, so it seems less confusing to just stay with that position rather than learning the note layout in 12th.

Hereâs the link     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwXPOCYQNt8&index=45&list=PLf5DV10-2t-EnNr6d3cJaQePVw7zOnCun