This whole concept of breath force revolutionised my process of tuning harmonicas. Funny how each reed has its own resistance to start and it flattens when you increase breath speed. I’ve recently tried many tuning methods, but this seemed more reliable.
As the Hohner site now shows distinct tunings depending on use for chords, versus single notes, it would suggest he is taking a Suzuki tuned for single notes, and retuning back to the original Marine Band emphasizing chords - a very pricey investment versus buying the right harp for the intended use. Maybe I'm missing something, but I doubt Sonny Terry or Little Walter spent much time making these adjustments, and both managed to play both single notes and chords with and without bending and soft/hard effort, without the audience walking out in disgust. Fixing a badly flatted reed makes sense, but beyond that I don't grasp the idea.
Why you dont use this tables of deviations in cent ohw.se/hca/tuning-theory/ for tuning harmonica? I use it with tune program on my smartphone. It much easier.
+Сергей Лановой Tuning by table is not accurate. You can plug in numbers but you won't be able to get the reeds to play at exactly the correct pitch to be in harmony unless you play the reeds together (octaves, fifths, thirds, flat-sevenths) and make the necessary corrections. There are many reasons why; for example every reed flattens in pitch as we increase breath force. Lower reeds flatten more than higher reeds. To get two reeds to play at the same pitch when played together, we need to tune the lower one to play slightly sharper. For some, tuning by the numbers is close enough. But for others (my customers) that's not close enough to perfection.
+Сергей Лановой What you can say about such method customising harmonica like scooping? I try it couple days ago, but instead become more responsible harp become more dull.
+Сергей Лановой It's for any just interval and octaves. For example, if you tune like a Suzuki the thirds will only be -5 and they will still beat (what's the point?) So just tune the thirds with one another and don't try to harmonize with the tonic. If tuning to Richter Equal Temperament, just do octaves. But if you are tuning to an altered tuning and there is a just fifth or third interval, you can use this method. No matter what altered tuning, the thirds will need to be -12 to -14 to be in harmony. If you don't want to tune thirds that flat, you will compromise and sacrifice the nice-sounding chord.
+Сергей Лановой harp.andrewzajac.ca/PuttingItTogether. What's sometimes called scooping is probably just embossing the tip of the slot. There is no benefit to cutting into the slot to improve airflow.
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This whole concept of breath force revolutionised my process of tuning harmonicas. Funny how each reed has its own resistance to start and it flattens when you increase breath speed. I’ve recently tried many tuning methods, but this seemed more reliable.
thank you for this great video!!
was wondering why you adjust the tuner?
I'm really learning and enjoying your knowledge of tuning. Do you have any tuning books you recommend
Hello, why 442? I dont understand, is it because you want to tune the reeds a little sharp when you expect them to flatten over time?
I am looking for a Korg CA-1 and have a question. Would a CA-2 model work also? Awesome videos by the way
What KEY is this Harmonica in?
Hi arzajac. How is the chromatic tuner set in hertz?
Thank you.
I will send my harmonica to you LOL. Very good job ! WOW
As the Hohner site now shows distinct tunings depending on use for chords, versus single notes, it would suggest he is taking a Suzuki tuned for single notes, and retuning back to the original Marine Band emphasizing chords - a very pricey investment versus buying the right harp for the intended use. Maybe I'm missing something, but I doubt Sonny Terry or Little Walter spent much time making these adjustments, and both managed to play both single notes and chords with and without bending and soft/hard effort, without the audience walking out in disgust. Fixing a badly flatted reed makes sense, but beyond that I don't grasp the idea.
You tune a harmonica just like you tune a guitar. Would you buy a guitar and never expect to tune it? It's the same with a harmonica.
Good video! Thank you.
Thanks for this video. One of them ah ah! Moments. I get it now
Anyone around London to tune mine?
excelent video!
IMO playing in tune is better than playing good.
Nevermind... just saw "D" on the Harp... duh..
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Why you dont use this tables of deviations in cent ohw.se/hca/tuning-theory/ for tuning harmonica? I use it with tune program on my smartphone. It much easier.
+Сергей Лановой Tuning by table is not accurate. You can plug in numbers but you won't be able to get the reeds to play at exactly the correct pitch to be in harmony unless you play the reeds together (octaves, fifths, thirds, flat-sevenths) and make the necessary corrections. There are many reasons why; for example every reed flattens in pitch as we increase breath force. Lower reeds flatten more than higher reeds. To get two reeds to play at the same pitch when played together, we need to tune the lower one to play slightly sharper.
For some, tuning by the numbers is close enough. But for others (my customers) that's not close enough to perfection.
+arzajac Interesting. Do this method fit for all types harmonica tuning, or only Richter?
+Сергей Лановой What you can say about such method customising harmonica like scooping? I try it couple days ago, but instead become more responsible harp become more dull.
+Сергей Лановой It's for any just interval and octaves. For example, if you tune like a Suzuki the thirds will only be -5 and they will still beat (what's the point?) So just tune the thirds with one another and don't try to harmonize with the tonic. If tuning to Richter Equal Temperament, just do octaves.
But if you are tuning to an altered tuning and there is a just fifth or third interval, you can use this method. No matter what altered tuning, the thirds will need to be -12 to -14 to be in harmony. If you don't want to tune thirds that flat, you will compromise and sacrifice the nice-sounding chord.
+Сергей Лановой harp.andrewzajac.ca/PuttingItTogether. What's sometimes called scooping is probably just embossing the tip of the slot. There is no benefit to cutting into the slot to improve airflow.