RE: [Harp-L] 'Paddy' Richter in D

[Steve Shaw <moorcot@xxxxxxx>]

> Hi Mark,
>
> Yes that will work (LO Melody Maker A , and LO Major
> D).
>
> But also use the other reed plates, and you will have
> a country tuned (5 and 9 draws raised a 1/2 step) D
> harp as well.
>
> The only LO Melody Maker (labeled in 2nd position)
> that has a different pitch to be aware of is the C
> Melody Maker that is based on the Low F pitches, so
> you need a LO Major Low F (not a regular F) for that
> swap.
>
> Ken H in OH

> Hello,
>>
>> I am trying to put together a 'paddy' richter in D
>> major with Oskar reed plates. I haven't done this
>> before & before I spend my money want to make sure
>> I'm
>> ordering the right plates. Here's what I'm
>> thinking...
>>
>> upper plate- Oscar Melody Maker in A
>> lower plate - Oscar D Diatonic
>>
>> My main concern is that both reed plates are within
>> the same octave range.
>>
>> Thanks for any input,
>>
>> Mark


Gosh, avoiding a one-reed retune is a complicated business... ;-)

Steve

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