God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen O Come O Come Emanuel

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Hello! This week's video is on acapella harmonica and is seasonal. The first tune is God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman, which dates back to the 16th centuriy, and the second tune, O Come O Come Emanuel, dates back 1200 years and originated as a Gregorian Chant. These are definitely traditional Christmas Carols, and both are in natural minor keys. Played on a Seydel Paddy Richter harmonica in the key of G, both tunes are performed in the key of E minor. If that seems a little strange, look up Paddy Richter tuning; the minor scale starts on blow 3, versus blow 4 for the major scale, and no, it is not the same as playing cross harp. Please enjoy these Christmas tunes, and please like, please share, and please subscribe to my channel. Thank you. Brassman Bart

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