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Double Check my Position Charts?

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Thu, 06/11/2015 - 19:00
marcgraci
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Hi, David:

I'm working out the notes and hole changes for different positions. Would you double check my work?

On a C harmonica:

2nd Position- Key of G

I- G B D F

IV- C E G Bb

V- D F# A C

3rd Position- Key of D

I- D F# A C

IV- G B D F

V- A C E G

1st Position- Key of C

I- C E G Bb

IV- F A C Eb

V- G B D F

Thank you!

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Thu, 06/11/2015 - 22:45
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David Barrett
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Almost perfect... V7 Chord

Almost perfect... V7 Chord for 3rd Position is A C# E G (A C E is a minor chord, you want major).

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Fri, 06/12/2015 - 06:34
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marcgraci
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Thank you. I need to review

Thank you. I need to review building chords, I guess.

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Fri, 06/12/2015 - 08:01
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David Barrett
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In 3rd Position you're in the

In 3rd Position you're in the Key of D, which is D E F# G A B C# D, this is why the C# is the third of the V Chord.

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