[Harp-L] Middle F# copyright, fine print.

[JON KIP <jon@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Just so you all know, I'm in the process of copyrighting  middle F# as played on a three octave chromatic harmonica. I've heard it  described as simply " F# ", but more specifically, "on a three octave chromatic harmonica having the bottom note as "C",  it's the note resulting from inhaling (drawing) on the six hole with the slide in and the tongue not covering the hole". I think that's right.

WHY F#?
That note is used a lot in music written in the key of "D Happy", as opposed to music written in the key of "D Sad" , which uses the note "F Natural", a note over which I claim no domain , mostly because it can apparently (and confusingly)  be played several different ways, and the paperwork involved to have specificity would be overwhelming.

And yes, to be honest, I did learn that F# note from Tommy Morgan, but I think he's not patented or copyrighted it yet, and it's been over ten years. He's had his opportunities. 

As I understand it, all past use of F# is grandfathered into The System, so no worries about The Past. For The Near Future,  just email me how many F#s you've used, quarterly, I'll keep track, and, once my request gets through the Legal System, I'll bill you when I know The Fee.

For those of you who have been forced to tediously lower the pitch of every reed on your favorite instrument in order to play in tune with The Church Organ in December, you're safe, as there will never be a charge for an "almost F#". 

Those of you who retuned your harmonica to be in tune with the Tenor Soloist on that one Unaccompanied Duet you have in church, might want to rethink things.

Thanks.



jk

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