[Harp-L] [Fwd: Question about positions]

Eric Nielsen ericbarnak@xxxxx
Sun Nov 26 06:49:02 EST 2017


OOPS, sorry about that. The G chord would be 12 position on a D harp.

Another choice: If you used a G harp, you could play the D part in 2
position, the G part in first and the Em part in fourth position.

It's always fun to experiment. There are other possibilities, I'm sure.

On Sun, Nov 26, 2017 at 6:42 AM, Eric Nielsen <ericbarnak at xxxxx> wrote:

> You can try first position on a D harp. You would have all the chords
> there: D, Em, and G. Play first position for the D, switch to 3rd position
> for the Em, and, of course play 2nd position for the G.
>
> It may ultimately depend on what key the melody is in, but a D maj harp
> would cover your chords.
>
> Eric
>
> On Sun, Nov 26, 2017 at 5:54 AM, <owner-harp-l at xxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Answers to Jeff, not me.  Long story but this ended up in my mailbox so I
>> am forwarding it.  owner-harp-l
>>
>>
>> ---------------------------- Original Message ----------------------------
>> Subject: Question about positions
>> From:    "Jeff Lima" <jeffcalifa at xxxxx>
>> Date:    Sat, November 25, 2017 12:24 pm
>> To:      owner-harp-l at xxxxx
>> ------------------------------------------------------------
>> --------------
>>
>> What position should I use to play over a two chord progression “D” to
>> “Eminor” with a bridge that goes from D to G and back...I am studying
>> to branch out of the blues and am having a bit of hard time to understand
>> what position will fit best for reggae progressions for example that goes
>> from the major I chord to the ii minor second and on and on...its 3rd the
>> answer?...Dorian mode?...even thou the tune starts on a major chord and
>> ends on a major chord?...what to play over that second minor chord
>> intrigues me? Any help out there will be much appreciated!!!! Thx so much
>> Harp lovers!!!
>>
>> Jeferson Florisbal Lima
>>  "Lion Harp"
>>
>> https://youtu.be/cfdqo9P6dHs
>>
>>
>>
>>
>


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