[Harp-L] What key harp for Country and for Minor?

[Captron100@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 1/16/2006 4:51:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx writes:

* Should  I invest in Country tuning or Melody Maker tuning?  I 
understand that  these name of these tunings and how the key is specified 
may vary from  manufacturer to manufacturer. The County tuning I am 
referring to is  different from a standard major diatonic only in that the 5 
and 9 draw are  a semi-tone sharper, proving a Major 7 instead of Dominant 
7th in 2nd  position.


Paul, I can't advise u re Melody Makers because i have not much experience  
with them.  But i find the country tuning extremely valuable.  I play  a lot of 
melodies and find it very useful.  If u like country music, listen  to 
Charlie McCoy.  He uses them a lot on his albums.  U can go to his  site and 
download his key sheet to see what harps he uses.
  The CT by Hohner has the 5th hole raised a half step but not the 9th  hole. 
 I think if both holes are modified, isn't that what they call Paddy  
Richter?  i forget, never tried that tuning.
ron