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Why Key of A....not D...correction...A seems easy

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Mon, 01/18/2010 - 17:57
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I was mistaken.....Why key of A?

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Mon, 01/18/2010 - 19:08
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You get used to whatever you practice on... one isn't any easier or harder than the other. The main reason for the A is that it's the most common harp used. Keep diggin'!

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