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Position Chart LOA-L1

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Sun, 07/14/2013 - 23:14
RobG
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Why is it that the position chart provided in LOA-L1 differs from information provided by others. The position chart provided in Level 1 indicates that a "C" harmonica played in second position is "F", but other info I've read says a "C" harp played in second position is "G". http://www.angelfire.com/tx/myquill/Positions.html

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Sun, 07/14/2013 - 23:41
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robfraser
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Typo?

I haven't looked to check but if the chart is as you say then it will be a typing error as a C harp played in 2nd pos is definitely key of G

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Mon, 07/15/2013 - 01:15
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Eddy Vanschepdael
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This chart is correct

You read it the wrong way. If the band is in C and you want to play in second position, you have to use a F harp.

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Mon, 07/15/2013 - 01:50
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RobG
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The chart is correct

The chart is correct, it's just my interpretation of the queens english that's incorrect. If you have a "C" harp, in second position it plays "G". But to play with a band in "C" and you want to play in second position then you need an "F" harp. So it's not really a position chart as such it's a band position chart. God I hope that makes sense :-). Thanks Eddy

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Mon, 07/15/2013 - 04:33
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Eddy Vanschepdael
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My opinion

As for me, the best way is to memorize the circle of fifths.

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