[Harp-L] RE: Fiddle Tunes on Harmonica - Articles by Tony Eyers

[Robert Coble <robertpcoble@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> From: Tony Eyers 
> Subject: [Harp-L] Tony Eyers articles: Fiddle Tunes on Harmonica
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
>
> I've put together a set of articles which describe my approach to fiddle
> tunes on harmonica. Topics include harmonica tunings, finding tune
> speeds, strategies for learning and the basic repertoire.
>
> "At any time, in thousands of festivals, homes, bars and other places,
> people will be gathered for traditional music sessions. These are social
> events, but often feature players with extraordinary skill. Closely
> related to a session is a gathering of American "bluegrass" players,
> known as a "pick". Playing fiddle tunes on harmonica at is a way to
> enter this community...."
>
> The remainder of the article is at the link below
>
> http://www.harmonicatunes.com/traditional
>
> Tony Eyers
> Australia
> www.HarmonicaAcademy.com
> ...everyone plays
>

Tony,

Thanks for several interesting ideas!
I'd like to point out that virtually any tuning can be obtained from the Seydel folks, including your "Major Cross" tuning. There is a small additional feeover the regular price, but (IMHO) it is well worth it to get the tuning youwant with a factory setup of the harp. It certainly takes a lot less of MY time!
I'm curious as to why you prefer "Major Cross" tuning vice Circular Tuning.
Major Cross Tuning (C Harmonica retuned to play in G in 2nd position)Hole--1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10Blow--D-F#-A-C-E-G-C-E-G-BDraw--E-G-B-D-F#-A-B-D-F#-A
Circular Tuning (D labeled harp, played in G)Hole--1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10Blow--D-F#-A-C-E-G-B-D-F#-ADraw--E-G-B-D-F#-A-C-E-G-B
I don't mind the breath reversal from one octave to the next; it's certainly
no more confusing than the breath reversal on hole 7.
I like having a chord on every scale degree and having all the scale degrees.
It's certainly a lot easier to play the melodies of bluegrass on either of thesetunings than on a standard Richter layout.
Regards,Crazy Bob
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