[Dixielandjazz] What key is that band playing in?

[david richoux]

all I can do is direct your attention to 
http://www.ooze.com/finger/html/history.html

(don't go there if you are easily offended)

Dave Richoux
On Jan 9, 2004, at 4:08 PM, Kurt wrote:

> What does it mean when the band leader raises only his middle finger 
> and
> waves it at you?  I've had that one a few times.
>
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>
>
> If you watch very carefully you will see a beer in most tuba player's
> left hand ;-)
>
> Actually, if you watch the leader sometimes he/she will make secret
> hand signals that give away the key (and warn for modulations) - 1
> finger down is F, 2 is Bb, 3 is Eb, 4 is Ab and fingers up (usually)
> indicate the sharp keys in a similar fashion. I guess C would be no
> fingers but I have not actually seen that one...
>
> Dave Richoux