Re: [Harp-L] Special 20 Tunning

[Fernando Bresslau <bresslau@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Well, I don't know about the differences between compromise and 
compromised, and the origins of the denomination. Not being a native 
speaker, I can't say much about.

The Golden Melody continues to be tuned according to 12 TET.

Hohner harmonicas are usually tuned sharper than A440, even though the 
stamp on the Marine Band coverplates says othewise, for instance. Call 
it historical heritance. The actual value is about 442. Some reasons: 
players do tend to play a little bit flattted. Specially beginners. An 
instrument which is tuned a little bit higher is usually better accepted 
than one which is tuned a little bit flat. Orchestras have been tuning 
considerably higher than 440 for some time now, and this is specially 
important for chromatic harmonicas. All in all, it is a solution which 
has been very well accepted by the market.

All the best,
Fernando