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Seven.Oh.Three.
199 posts
Feb 07, 2013
12:05 PM
One of the things I've been working real hard on lately has been learning, simple, songs by ear. I'm pretty bad at figuring out which key harp to pick up. I'm looking for some help on what the key is on this track..... Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!

Better Days ((Intro))


I also tried to figure out a better way to embed this but failed at that also..... But it comes up in a separate window.

7.o.3.
timeistight
1106 posts
Feb 07, 2013
12:01 PM
It's in E probably played in cross on an A harp.
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Playing music... it's a privilege.

Kim Wilson

Seven.Oh.Three.
203 posts
Feb 07, 2013
6:58 PM
Thanks timeistight! I appreciate the head start!

7.o.3.
timeistight
1109 posts
Feb 07, 2013
8:44 PM
"I'm pretty bad at figuring out which key harp to pick up."

I usually grab a C. With a C harp I can figure out the key really quickly and then grab the harp I want to use.
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Playing music... it's a privilege.

Kim Wilson

FMWoodeye
557 posts
Feb 07, 2013
9:04 PM
Every time you do it you'll get a little better at it.
Jehosaphat
439 posts
Feb 07, 2013
9:10 PM
Yeah @time has it down
A C Harp gives you all the common keys tonic notes and if you are good at your bends there's a couple more as well.
I usually start with a C but F is my next choice if C doesn't work.
Also i find if stick a finger into one ear it helps..Bone resonance or something.(even just with backing tracks)
Destin
43 posts
Feb 09, 2013
11:50 AM
Take the time out to learn some music theory it will accelerate your learning process with everything a great deal!!


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