Re: [Harp-L] Just Intonation and Difference Tones

[fjm <mktspot@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Sorry if i'm being repetitive, but..........
>    What is the difference in the sound that is produced between 7  limit JI 
> and 19 limit JI?  What was the Hohner tuning scheme used  in harps in the days 
> of LW, SB II, and WH ?

Most if not all of this is answered here,

 http://www.patmissin.com/tunings/tunings.html

The discussion of just intonation and temperments being especially 
pertinent.  Pat's calling the tuning I called 7 limit 5 limit and I'll 
defer to his much more comprehensive knowledge in this area.  There are 
also sound files with examples of JI vs Equal.  Hohner used JI on the 
older harmonicas.  I think it was a 5 limit, certainly not the 19.  The 
biggest difference being the really flat 5 draw and 9 draw.  Dealing 
with these two notes helped me to understand why a lot of older music 
was played the way it was.  Your mileage may vary.  fjm