[Harp-L] Where will the knowledge go?

[Tony Eyers <tony@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On the subject of alternate tunings, Richard Hunter writes "How will 
future players acquire those instruments and learn the techniques?"  
These questions have clear answers.

Firstly, the knowledge will go on to the web (or whatever form of it 
exists for future generations). Brendan outlines many of his tunings on 
his site, at http://www.brendan-power.com Similarly my approach to 
tunings is at http://www.harmonicatunes.com/retuned.shtml

The instruments can be made by the players themselves. The techniques 
for re-tuning are readily available on the web, along with the tools to 
do so (e.g. Richard Sleigh's excellent toolkit at 
http://customharmonicas.com/r-sleigh ) Or one of the growing number of 
skilled customisers will take on the job.

We live in the information age. Whatever problems it may bring, losing 
knowledge will not be one of them.

Tony Eyers
Australia
www.HarmonicaAcademy.com
...everyone plays