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

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

+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

 

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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.

 

You would be implying E Mixolydian.

Not Schoenberg!

 

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