Hi All, I play harp on a Blackfoot song Train Train. In the original key, I use a G harp for the choo choo intro and an A harp for the rest of the song.
My new band tunes down 1/2 step. For that, I think I need a low F# and regular G#. Before I buy online, do those sound like the right harps? I'm concerned that I might one that's high, by mistake. Thanks!
If the band is tuned down 1/2 step and you usually would chug on G harp then you are correct that you would use a Low F# for that part.
***** EDIT:
There were two harp players at this gig, I was running sound and occasionally sitting in. The other singer/harp player was usually on stage.
The singer in the video called for a harp player to play on a C# song. The other player didn't have a harp to play it. I had a Low F#...
***** I seldom play or carry a high F# as they are so shrill. My cases always have a Low F# harp as my default, though I have a regular (high pitched) F# harp in my big case.
For the part you play on an A harp you would use an Ab (G#) harp if the band is tuned down 1/2 step. A regular Ab is low: 1/2 step below a regular A harp. ----------
Doug S.
Last Edited by dougharps on Aug 19, 2022 2:48 PM
