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From: jfraz~cusd.edu ("Harmonica" John Frazer)
Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 13:51:19 -0800
Subject: Re: How many harps do I need ?

At 1:17 PM 10/8/96, Mike Curtis wrote:
..., it is trivial to play
>one harmonica in several keys. First position (labeled key) and second
>position (a fifth above labeled key) are quite common. Third position is
>also fairly easy (a whole tone above labeled key). This alone can cut
>your harmonica requirements.

The different positions sound different. Try playing major scales on an
unvalved(that is to say the vast majority of all) harmonica in third,
fourth, or fifth position.
>

>Perhaps we should put this in the FAQ so everyone doesn't have to answer
>it yet again, like most harp-l posts for anyone who's been here for any
>length of time ;-)

I think that has been suggested for your valved diatonic speil.

hj

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