Cool songs in the key of E? Playing Bass and Harmonica

[AuMello]

Hahaha, so this is random, but I picked up a harmonica today, im determined to learn to play harp. My guitarist (not a guitard, very smart, amazing musician) plays harmonica with the neck holster. its great, people dig it. anyway, we've got a couple new songs where he wants harmonica parts while hes singing. so hes not gonna be able to do both live. the point is, im learning to play harmonica. the songs ill be playing are in e, so ive got myself an E harp. does anyone know of any cool songs in E that i can practice to. ill be going through my music seeing if theres anything in e, but a list of outside suggestions would be great. thanks much my fine feathered friends.

[Atoz]

An E harmonica gives a nice bluesy feel if you play it to songs in B, so you've got that going for you as well.

[onlyclave]

The last time I checked you can play any song in E. Unless you want to dismiss the dogma.

[Hookus]

Originally Posted by onlyclave

The last time I checked you can play any song in E.

True, you can transpose any song to any key. Remember, a melody is more a collection of intervals, not specific pitches. An easier solution may be to buy the harp set.

[warnergt]

Originally Posted by Atoz

An E harmonica gives a nice bluesy feel if you play it to songs in B, so you've got that going for you as well.

+1 Don't miss this point. While harps can be used for anything, they are
often used for blues. If you want to play blues, you'll want to be playing
a dominant (not major) 7th. To do this, the harp needs to be in a major
key that is a 4th up from the blues key.

For example, for blues in B, use a E harp.
For blues in G, use a C harp.

[Chipsonfire]

Originally Posted by warnergt

+1 Don't miss this point. While harps can be used for anything, they are
often used for blues. If you want to play blues, you'll want to be playing
a dominant (not major) 7th. To do this, the harp needs to be in a major
key that is a 4th up from the blues key.

For example, for blues in B, use a E harp.
For blues in G, use a C harp.

I love it when I read things like this, and can apply what I've learned/read elsewhere on the forum so it makes sense. Just thought I'd add that

[Dogbertday]

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[bassteban]

Not fade away- Rolling Stones version. Get an A harp, though. Then do a Bo Didddlley medley w/NFA, Who Do You Love & Magic Bus. Then modulate down to D and do I want Candy(Bow Wow Wow version- the best). Harp rocks.

[AuMello]

Hey thanks guys. my band plays kinda folk rock stuff. i'll be playing more straight ahead folk style, so no playing cross harp for me. not yet anyway. also, some of you misunderstood my post. i understand that any song can be played in any key. i only need an e harp since the songs i would be playing harp on are in e. i was really looking for suggestions of (already recorded) songs in e that i could play along with for practice/to build up some chops/etc on my own time so as to maximize the effectiveness of band practice time. as for those of you who understood, thanks for the suggestions

[EADG mx]

Originally Posted by Atoz

An E harmonica gives a nice bluesy feel if you play it to songs in B, so you've got that going for you as well.

You would be implying E Mixolydian.

Originally Posted by onlyclave

The last time I checked you can play any song in E.

Not Schoenberg!

[Rudreax]

If you're playing folk, you'll want to play straight harp, so you're making the right choice by using an E harp.