Re: [Harp-L] Cutting reeds and tuning

[Moandabluz@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 1/12/05 4:58:22 PM, RUSSEGR9@xxxxxx writes:


> Smo-joe and anyone else,
> You mentioned that you used to sharp your 5 draw reeds back in 59.
> How did you check the tuning? By ear with the other reeds?
> I am going to try it with an old harp or two and am interested in the low
> tech way to check the tuning of the reed. 
> thanks
> rus
> 
   The low-tech way to check this would be to play a G scale, starting on 2 
draw. If your 5 draw is off, you should be able to hear it.

Still a fool for the Harp
Steve 'Moandabluz' Webb