Re: [Harp-L] What purpose low F#?

[Steve Webb <swebb@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

If you play with a singer who puts a capo on the first fret of the guitar and then plays in C. 
Steve in Minn.

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> On Jan 4, 2016, at 7:25 AM, philharpn@xxxxxxx wrote:
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> The easy way to determine the availability of an F# harmonica is to google factory sites -- to determine if it is in production -- and/or harmonica dealers on-line -- to see if anybody has them in stock.
> 
> But after that, what gives?
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> What good is a low F# harp?  In standard keys, F# is the highest pitched harp available? Dog whistle, anyone?
> 
> A standard low F allows a pleasant sound cross harp in the key of C, the people's key. Which would seem to be a more desirable key,
> 
> Just asking.