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"The Fever" harp key

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Tue, 02/21/2012 - 22:44
Jon Hamilton
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I am trying to figure out the harp key for "the fever" ala Southside Johnny. The song itself is in Em but a D major harp just does not sound right in third position, close but not quite. The A major actually sounds closest to the correct harp key. Can you answer the question of what the actual key is on this song? I need to learn this part PDQ to play a gig in a week! Thanks for your help. BTW, I still love the site, its good to be back!

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Wed, 02/22/2012 - 08:26
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David Barrett
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Welcome back Jon. I don't have that song. Send it to me and I'll take a listen.

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Wed, 02/22/2012 - 21:58
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The Fever

Hi David, Here is a link to a you tube vid. Its not quite the same as the version I am working from but I believe the key is the same. The version I have is from the album "Reach up and Touch the Sky" (Live). Sorry, I could not figure out a way to import it from Itunes if that is even possible!

Thanks again for taking a look at this, I appreciate the effort!

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Wed, 02/22/2012 - 22:02
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Sure. Please provide the link.

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Wed, 02/29/2012 - 10:29
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the fever you tube link

Well after some road time I am finally able to get back to post the link to a you tube vid, closest to that live album I have found so far. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvQ4Jd9PxTA Is that an A harp? Thanks again!

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Wed, 02/29/2012 - 11:42
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A harp in 2nd

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