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In blues harmonica "Cross-harp" refers to the practice of using a harmonica which is in a different key than the rest of the song. This is actually necessary (for reasons beyond my understanding) as a C harmonica will not sound right playing along with a band whos playing a song in the key of C. If the rest of the band is playing in C, get out your F harp.
Likewise if the band is playing in A, you need your D harp.
Wikipedia puts it thusly...
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The key played in this style is one fifth above the nominal tuning of the harmonica, e.g. a C harmonica is played in the key of G. Therefore, to be in tune with a normal guitar tuning of E, an A harmonica is often used. This is because by playing the C harmonica in G, or A harmonica in E, the dominant or seventh chord is produced in place of the tonic chord, and in the blues, all chords are typically played as dominant (seventh or ninth) chords. This is playing in second position, called "cross harp." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Which isn't terribly helpful, but I have found a chart which is... it is linked below.
Essentially every harmonica is a scale of the key its in. If you have the proper cross-harp for the key the blues song is in, nearly every note on that harp will fit anywhere you care to put it... you can get by with an off-key harp, but you will have a lot of foul notes to step over.
And the way I have remembered it is this. If youre a guitar player, put your finger on an A on the fretboard, now move that finger one string down to D... D is your cross-harp! Put your finger on a G, move your finger down one string & C is your cross-harp!
What else can I help you with?
Name the instruments that start with the letter H?
Harp Harpsichord Harmonica Harmonium (a variation of a harmonica) Horn (English, French) Herald Trumpet (Like the ones you see in medieval movies) harpoon
Is a blues harmonica a brass instrument?
No. The Harmonica is a small instrument and is blown through, and the harp is a large instrument that is held between the legs and plucked. The other instrument that is played with mouth is the Jews Harp this is often confused with the Harmonica
What harmonica key is gimme shelter by rolling stones?
"Gimme Shelter" by The Rolling Stones is typically played in the key of B. For harmonica players, this means you would use a B harmonica to play along with the song. If you're using a C harmonica, you can play in the key of A by using a second position (cross harp) technique.
How much is a 1893 m hohner echo harp harmonica worth?
36.75
What is the best key of diatonic harmonica to harmonize with a DGBE tuned baritone ukulele?
I took this to a specialty board for stringed instruments and this is what was posted in response on the Baritone Ukulele thread: Unfortunately, there exists no such animal. Each "Key" for a harmonica of any nature is relative to the key played by the instrument being accompanied, NOT THE TUNING OF THE INSTRUMENT. For instance, key of G, straight harp would be a G harp. Cross harp in G would be played on a C harp (out of second position). So, pick the key that you are going to play in and select the matching harmonica. Actually, you can obtain a pretty inexpensive set of multiple keyed harmonicas for a fairly low price.
What harmonica key is miss you by rolling stones?
I believe it's a G played cross harp.
What is the key of the harmonica that Bruce Springsteen plays in the song Nebraska?
Looking at the tabs, Nebraska seems to be in the key of A. Cross-harp for A would be D. Try a D harp.
What harmonica does Bob Dylan use on his song shelter from the storm and just like a woman?
a D harp or the cross of D
What musical instrument starts with the letter h?
Harmonica, Harpsichord, High Hat (percussion), Harp
What key harmonica does Supertramp use in take the long way home?
Song is is in the Key of C but you would play cross harp using a harmonica in the Key of F.
Who is David and his harp?
a harmonica guru
What is the slang term for harmonica?
Harp
Who made the very first Harmonica?
the person who made the first harmonica is Heinrich Buschmann and The harmonica, also called harp, French harp, Blues_harp, and mouth organ,Special:Wysiwygis a Free_reed_aerophoneWind_instrument
What instrument starts with an h?
Harmonica and harp.
What key is used on the harmonica in life is a highway by tom cochrane?
The Key of the Song is F. But to play F cross harp you need a B-flat harmonica. Not the A harmonica as previously suggested. That would be used to play songs in the key of E.
What are some popular nicknames for the harmonica and how did they come about?
Some popular nicknames for the harmonica are "harp" and "mouth organ." The nickname "harp" likely comes from the harmonica's resemblance to a small harp, while "mouth organ" refers to the instrument being played by blowing air through it with the mouth.
What instrment starts with the letter h?
A harp a harmonica
