Re: [Harp-L] Low F#

[Arthur Jennings <arturojennings@xxxxxxxxxx>]

In fifth position, the tonic is found at blow 2, blow 5 and blow 8 on a standardly-tuned diatonic harp. On an F# harp that would be A# or, enharmonically, Bb.

> On Jan 4, 2016, at 12:19 PM, Steve Baker <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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> Boris said:
> Take Five original key is Ebm. It's parallel to F# (Gb actually), so LF# is
> the best harmonica to play Take Five with other jazz guys in 4th position.
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> Steve comments:
> Ebm is generally 5th position on a low F# harp
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> Steve Baker
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