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tony joe white harmonica

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Fri, 06/19/2020 - 16:22
rickyjharris
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Hi, 

 

What key do you think tony joe whites harmonica is in? I know nearly all of his songs are in E, but not sure what key harmonica he plays.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2Yt1khnbKI

Thanks

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Fri, 06/19/2020 - 17:35
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David Barrett
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Hello rickyjharris. You're

Hello rickyjharris. You're correct, he's in E, using an A Harmonica in 2nd Position (this is the default way you learn to play at BluesHarmonica.com).

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Sat, 06/20/2020 - 03:02
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Thanks so much for answering!

Thanks so much for answering! I love playing his music so will buy a A harmonica and start learning

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Sat, 06/20/2020 - 06:54
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My pleasure rickyjharris. The

My pleasure rickyjharris. The A is what I use for most of the instruction on the site, so it will go to good use.

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