[Harp-L] Re: Positions and keys



Todd
Start with the basics. You can always expand from there. Here is a link to "the circle of fifths". Memorize it just like you memorized the face of a clock when you were a youngster
http://guitaristguitarist.com/images/circle_of_fifths.jpg
Ignore the inner circle of minors. (for the time being) If the song is being played in C, you can use your C harp to play in first position or your F harp to play in second position. If the song is in Cm, you can use your Bb harp to play in third position and it will work quite nicely. (If the song is being played in Dm, you can use your C harp in third position) Carry that same logic to any point on the circle. There are, of course, many more positions and methods you can use but I think this will give you plenty to chew on as a beginner. And above all, have fun with it.




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