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Mon, 05/25/2015 - 10:35
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David!

  I  was recently playing at a local blues jam and a song was played in C minor. What key harp coincides with C minor and how do you  get their?

Cordially,

Bruce Emery

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Mon, 05/25/2015 - 13:48
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Eb is the relative major of

Eb is the relative major of Cm.

Bill

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Mon, 05/25/2015 - 16:43
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Hello Bruce. Most players would use the Bb Harmonica in 3rd Position. You can find more about 3rd Position playing starting here http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/3rd_position_study_1 and playing 3rd Position minor here http://www.bluesharmonica.com/lessons/minor_playing. If you feel more comfortable in 2nd Position, then you can follow the advice I give in the minor lesson.

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