Harmonica Key and 2nd Position
Tue, 08/18/2026 - 08:17
Greetings David,I am a newbie...just started a couple of wks ago. Just finished the 'Tuning, Notation & Positions' of the Harmonica Fundamentals. Had a question :The Band is going to play a Blues number and they say the next song is in the Key of C: 1. Should I be picking up the C Harmonica and play in 2nd Position ( G being the 2 draw)
2. Pick up the F Harmonica and play in 2nd position (C being the 2 draw) ?Am I making sense with my question ?Thanks.Joby
Wed, 08/19/2026 - 02:43
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Harmonica Key and 2nd Position
David, Thanks much. For the reference link too. Best. Joby
Hello Joby, welcome to the site. The second one is correct, F harmonica plays in 2nd Position key of C (2 draw is C on the F harmonica). I have a quick position chart (PDF) here for your reference: https://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/understanding_position_playing