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David's Tip of the Day: Transcribing Tip - Figuring out the Key of Harmonica, Part 1

Posted Tue, 01/06/2015 - 08:42 by David Barrett Admin
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The first step in the process is to figure out the key of harmonica used. Here are a few common methods. We'll assume that what's being played is in the common 2nd Position for now.

1) Pick up each harmonica in your collection and play the 2 draw until you find the harmonica that matches the best. In 2nd Position the 2 draw is your home base... the key of the song (If the song is in the key of G, the 2 draw on your C Harmonica is G). continue reading...