Re: [Harp-L] Bluegrass - The 48-Chord and alternatives

[John Kerkhoven <solo_danswer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Crazy Bob,

Re: circular tuned harps... Which keys would you suggest to get for bluegrass/americana ... the styles you mention? 

John


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> <quote>
> I am currently in a bluegrass band and am interested in 
> what the 48 chord can do in this genre. I watched this 
> video and was impressed. Then I saw the price. Is there 
> an alternative to this harp/situation? I know what a 
> diatonic can do.
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> Thanks, John 
> </quote>
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> John,
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> Are you familiar with the Circular Tuned diatonics? I use
> them exclusively for playing bluegrass/gospel/OTM/country.
> It seems a lot of people are unfamiliar with the chords
> available with this alternate tuning. There is a FULL chord
> available on every note of the diatonic scale for two octaves.
> It also has every note of the diatonic scale for 2 1/2 octaves.
> This makes it a breeze to play in all 7 modes with no missing
> notes (as on a "standard" Richter Tuning). And, it's a MUCH
> CHEAPER alternative to the 48-Chord!
> 
> Regards,
> Crazy Bob
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