Re: [Harp-L] harmonizing (what would Duane and Dickey do?)

[Arthur Jennings <timeistight@xxxxxxxxx>]

The fifth (i.e., A harp in D) would only work if your mandolinist was
playing Lydian (G#s instead of G naturals). I can't see how an F# harp would
work; you'd have to flatten four or five notes get into his key.

If you are trying to harmonize a set melody, then I think your best bet
would be to use the same harp as you would use to play the melody line. If
your trying harmonize his improvisation, then your best harp is the one that
gives you the most  notes in the chord progression of the song.

tl;dr If it's a blues in D major, try second position on a G harp; if it's a
country tune, try first on a D or second on a country-tuned G.

On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 9:30 AM, James Sterett <jsterett@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Thanks, Zack.  I was just wondering if I'm trying to harmonize on the third
> or the fifth, would playing the harp in the key of that 3rd or 5th work.
>
> >>> Zack <zack.pomerleau@xxxxxxxxx> 11/5/2010 11:50 AM >>>
> Just find the harp that makes it easiest to do. I've heard people do major
> thirds, majors fifths, etc.
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>
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