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mgt
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20 posts		 Jan-25-03, 03:24 PM (PST)
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"Captain Beefheart harmonica keys."
 
   Initiating this forum with (what at least i think) some keys for beefheart songs.

On "Mirron man sessions" the song "Gimme dat harp" use a harp in the key of D and begin with the spoonful riff.

On "Clear spot" the song "Nowadays A Woman's Gotta' Hit A Man" use a harp in the key of D.

On "Shiny beast (bat chain puller)" the song "Owed T' Alex" use a harp in the key of F.


I'm not an expert but i think these are the correct keys, please correct me if i'm wrong.



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Crocogator
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8 posts		 Aug-08-03, 09:21 PM (PST)
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1. "RE: Captain Beefheart harmonica keys."
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   What key is Diddy Wah Diddy? Also, who is the harmonica player in Beefheart? I really enjoy his playing.

Thanks for the info


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bobmonty
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2. "RE: Captain Beefheart harmonica keys."
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The harmonica on Captian Beefheart recordings was played by the good captain himself, Don Vliet.


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mgt
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20 posts		 Aug-19-03, 12:56 PM (PST)
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3. "RE: Captain Beefheart harmonica keys."
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   Yes of cource it's the captain at the harp

Diddy Wah Diddy is played on a Bb harmonica (2nd pos crossharp)


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mgt
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20 posts		 Aug-22-03, 02:53 PM (PST)
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4. "RE: Captain Beefheart harmonica keys."
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   And while we're talking about the Beefheart.

"Somebody in my home" (available at grow fins box) "Bb"
"Grow Fins" "D"
"Tarotplane" (on mirron man) "D"
"Sure nuff n yes i do" (there is a nice harp part on the cannes 68 version) "D"


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