

But why don't they call it G Flat.Įvery place I have looked online offers the following Major Diatonic Keys in their harmonicas: C, G, A, D, E, F, Bb, B, F#, Eb, Ab and Db. I have found that Seydel and Lee Oskar offer a LOW F# Major Diatonic Harp which is basically a G Flat. What I have found is Major Diatonic harps in the key of F sharp - but with most Harmonica makers, that is the highest tuned Diatonic harp they offer and is too shrill for my taste. However, when searching for a G Flat harp, I can't find any. So it would stand to reason that I would need a G Flat harp to play the song a half step lower. In standard tuning, Heart of Gold uses a G Major Diatonic harp.

I also play harmonica along with guitar on many songs that feature a harmonica solo (Neil Young's "Heart of Gold" for example). I tune my guitar half step flat to make it easier to sing the songs I love to play.
