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Hello Henry,I used your transposition chart a few times to transpose songs to a lower key (I don't like the higher notes) and found it very useful. Because I am a beginner and have no knowledge of music theory and do not know which note is in which hole by hart I have put your chart in a spread sheet and added some info which, for me, made it easier to work with. I hope you don't mind.Regards,Hans.
Hey Henry , Where is this chart ? Sounds wonderful , would save me counting half tones on my fingers and toes, and that 'F' is well named. Is there not enough pressure in my steam operated apparatus, is there a crabbit crow sitting on my aerial again, i lost pictures from Bill from the Windy City last night, because a short sighted Owl perched on my aerial, maybe i need a shilling for the meter, whatever i want this chart , where is, where is . jh
Eh, Whose mail ? Where mail ? my mail, your mail, no mail, all out of mail Henry, excuse the idiot, jh
Okay Henry, good man yerself, some kind person has put it on the desktop for me, while i kicked a few fence posts, and whittled a few clothes pegs. In answer to your question i call it a thingamabob. many thanks jh
Henry, I just tried the link to your chart and I couldn't open it - something about "an error" and "can't open the file," etc. Could you send a copy to my e-mail address as well?Barry
Hello, Henry Three Smiles (Henrymouni).Thanks for the Tramsposition Chart. I saved it on my computer for future use.I was confused by the line 4 entry of the chart ("reverse?"), until I noticed that each horizontally numbered line represents a hole of the slide chromatic. Then it seeped through my thick skull. The 'Reverse" instruction is the reversal of the blow-draw pattern of the harp's first 3 holes to the draw-blow pattern in hole 4 of the harp.Since all 3 octaves of a 12- 14- or 16-hole solo system have the same blow-draw to draw-blow pattern, only 1 octave is needed on the chart (5 holes, 5 horizontal lines), and then the pattern repeats in holes 5-9 and 9-12 in most cases.Jimmy Halfnote:I often miss SlideMeisters' "attachments" to their posts, forgetting to look for a "link" at the bottom of the message.When not signed in to SlideMeister, reading as a "guest," the link isn't displayed.Sign in to SlideMeister ForumClick "Chromatic Tabs"Click "Transposition Chart"At the bottom of Henry's 1st post on this topic (Transposition Chart), Click "Transposition Chart.pdf".You'll see the Chart displayed. Store it on your computer for future reference.I'm sure it will be OK with Henry Three Smiles, "The Librarian."John Broecker
There's another chart in the archives. Tom Mann did it for me. It shows what key you get when you play any of the current commonly available chromos in any of the 12 natural (and 1 minor) keys. Some may find it enlightening. lolsmo-joe
I am very grateful to JP for helping me to upload this file.I am a computer numpty!! When I tab the songs I try to pick a key that suits the 12 hole Chromatic,and matches the playalong.Sometimes I do it by ear and sometimes with sheet music.Even if I have the sheet music it is mostly in the wrong key for the playalong so I have to transposethe music to the required key.I realise that some keys may be a bit difficult and you may like to play in a more suitable key.I have created this 'Transposition Chart' so you can change the keys yourself and also see the notes that hidein each hole. I suggest you print it out now so you can follow me.You will see that the chart starts with 'C'.This is the layout of your 'C' Chromatic.In hole 4 the notes are reversed on your chromatic.On your 'C' 4 blow is 'C' and 4 draw is 'B' which is out of sequence.If you prefer you can tippex and swap them over.I have put two way arrows to remind you if you leave them.All the other keys are laid out in the same manner.If you were to order a Chromatic in any of the other keys that is how they would be tuned in each hole.How does it work?Easy Peasy.If I have tabbed in 'C' and you want to transpose to 'G'=If the first note is 'E'/2 blow then slide to 'G', which is next door and you see the note is'B' or 4 draw, on your 'C' Chromatic.You have just transposed from 'C' to 'G'.When you start to transpose you will see that some songs/keys sit better than others.You may wish for a Chromatic with a lower octave.The beauty of changing keys is you can always find a key that will allow you play lower down the harmonica if you wish to.Jimmy prefers the Lower chromatics and may prefer to move the tabs higher up the harmonica. You can experiment with the tabs and it will become clearer.It is also nice to think of notes as well as numbers.I have typed this quickly as I have managed to upload the PDF and I cannot remove it,so rather than leave it blank.......I will come back and add bits when I have had time to ponder.If there is ANYTHING that is not clear PLEASE ask.Henry.
Henry, As one of the music theory impaired, I have read your detailed posts on transposition and keys over and over but am still missing something. I guess as a new guy I have some questions that you will doubtless find simple. I am not even sure if they are too obvious to ask.All I have is a C chromatic. I do not have the ability to play any tab written on a harmonica in another key. What determines the key that any particular tab is in? Is there a clear rule.Is a change of key done in order to eliminate or reduce technically difficult passages (slide use and hard notes to hit) or is the key altered in order to musically mesh with the playalong music (or both)? Is the key determined like the scales that you tabbed where the first note determines the key? (BTW, thanks for the scales because I find them tremendously useful.) Are pieces in the Key of C necessarily easier to play? You talk about difficult keys. Obviously speed and position/patterns of notes are relevant to difficulty. What else?If I knew which notes are typically the hardest to play well, it would somewhat reassuring during my practice time. Clearly the notes in the middle of the range are easiest to play. I am not sure if the ones that I do not play particularly well are specific to my weak technique or they are simply hard or harder for almost everyone.Lastly, what do you recommend as pleasant tabs for someone like me who is starting out?Thanks for all of your helpful posts, Howard Herman
Thanks Henry, That was very helpful. The remaining 2 questions are:Is there a method or rule regarding how the key of a particular song is established? Whether it is instrumental or vocal, if as in your example it is sung by Jolson in Eb, how was that key determined from the song?When I listen to a song I have no clue as to what the key of that song is. Is it like the scales where it starts with a particular note? It seems that one would need considerable skill or experience to hear something and know what key it is. I am assuming that people usually work from the music or tab to establish the key.If I want to play along with a song, how do I determine the key that song is being played in, and what harp (if using a diatonic) or key on the chrome to play in? After the key has been established, I believe that I would use the transposition chart to move from my C chrome to whatever other key to use.I appreciate your patience in answering my questions.Howard
Nice job on the charts :)Hnry Good day
