[Harp-L] Tony Eyers explains Major Cross Tuning

[Tony Eyers <tony@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've made a video explaining the Major Cross tuning system, you can see 
it at https://youtu.be/-Fn6nfMAbuA

I came up with Major Cross around 20 years ago. Similar to the Lee Oskar 
Melody Maker tuning, it makes fast tunes easier to play. The initial 
idea was to play in 2nd (cross) position, hence the name Major Cross. 
However there are three other positions, each suited to different tune 
types.  Major Cross also provides a wider range of chords than the 
standard Richter tuning.

And it is quick. To see what I mean, listen to this recording of Texas 
Gales, at http://www.harmonicaacademy.com/categories/20080808


While Major Cross underpins my traditional tune style, the standard 
Richter tuning is much better than Major Cross for blues. So I carry 
both tunings.

Tony Eyers
Australia
www.HarmonicaAcademy.com
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