Brendan Power & Alternative Harmonicas Forum

I Gmaj(+7) yes
ii Amin(+7) yes
iii Bmin(+7) yes (x2)
IV Cmaj yes (x2, 1 with 7)
V Dmaj yes (x3, 1 with 7)
vi Emin yes (x2, 1 with 7)
vii F#dim(+7) yes

Notes of the Blues Scale in G: G — A#/Bb — C — C#/Db — D — F — G
I Gmaj yes (8)
ii Amin yes (x2)
iii Bmin no
IV Cmaj no
V Dmaj no
vi Emin no
vii F#dim no
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Also:

Notes of the Blues Scale in G: G — A#/Bb — C — C#/Db — D — F — G (one octave)


I Gmaj yes, x2, and 7th
ii Amin yes, x2
iii Bmin no
IV Cmaj yes, x4
V Dmaj no
vi Emin no
vii F#dim no
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Also: Dmin

Thanks IaNerd - very useful to see all these tunings with such a clear graphical display.

If forum members have requests for diagrams of specific tunings, feel free to pm me.

‘On the Road Again’ was recorded by the American blues-rock group Canned Heat in 1967.

The distinctive harmonica solo first played by Alan ‘Blind Owl’ Wilson utilizes a special tuning adjustment. Played on a harp in key A in cross/2nd position E, adjustments to draw reed 6 are made by raising the pitch of the reed a semi-tone from F#-G.

I show it below in Cross key of G (for comparison with other tunings) and also in Wilson’’s Cross key of E.


Notes of the Blues Scale in G: G — A#/Bb — C — C#/Db — D — F — G (one octave)


I Gmaj yes, x2 (one with 7th) and partial, x1
ii Amin no
iii Bmin no
IV Cmaj yes, x7
V Dmaj no
vi Emin yes, but partial, x3
vii F#dim yes, but partial, x2
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Also: Bbmaj (inv.), Fmin (partial)


In First Position Key of C (Second Position Key of G)

‘On the Road Again’ was recorded by the American blues-rock group Canned Heat in 1967.

The distinctive harmonica solo first played by Alan ‘Blind Owl’ Wilson utilizes a special tuning adjustment. Played on a harp in key A in cross/2nd position E, adjustments to draw reed 6 are made by raising the pitch of the reed a semi-tone from F#-G.


Notes of the Blues Scale in E: E – G – A – A#/Bb – B – D – E (one octave)


I Amaj yes, x2 (one with 7th) and partial, x1
ii Bmin no
iii C#min no
IV Dmaj yes, x7
V Emaj no
vi F#min yes, but partial, x3
vii G#dim yes, but partial, x2
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Also: Gmaj (inv.), Dmin (partial)


In First Position Key of A (Second Position Key of E)