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Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2002 12:25:29 +0100
From: Xavier =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Lanusse=2DCazal=E9?=
Subject: Re: finding song keys

Although it might not be of great help, I really feel that with time you
really get better at random picking... Some keys are quite engraved in
my mind now and when I hear a blues in E for example, I reach for my A
harp almost automatically now (I still make mistakes but muh less than
in the past). Some odd keys (ie keys not very often used for harp tunes)
are a little more difficult I agree. I find it a little more tricky when
the most appropriate position turns out not to be 1st, 2d or 3rd because
my ear isn't trained as well for that matter.
Just practice the random picking, time's on your side.

Xavier

Gabe wrote:

> I am interested find out everyone's techniques for finding the keys to
songs
> quickly using only a set of 12 harps. I know some people use a pitch pipe,
> but that is kind of a crutch to me. I usually just grab harps randomly
and
> trying to find the root note (say C) then grab that particular harp or its
> 2nd pos. counterpart (ie. C or F)and try to blow some 1st or 2nd position
> and see if it fits. Usually alot of trial and error.
>
> When playing with harp songs, it is easier because you when can duplicate
> riffs, you know you have the right harp. Non-harp or blues music is
usually
> more difficult.
>
> There has to be a better way and I'm sure someone on this list will
> enlighten me.
>
> Thanks,
> Gabe
>
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