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Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 16:45:34 +0200
From: "Planet Harmonica"
Subject: Re: Ode to Special Tunings

> > . But highlighting the difficulty of playing a clean
> > bent note does support the argument for special tunings. If a special
> > tuned harp allows me to play an "important" melody note better, it
> > certainly can add to my enjoyment of playing and probably adds to the
> > audience's enjoyment in listening. Nice tools to have
>
> Actually it highlights the argument for ear training and practice more
than
> it does special tunings.

I think it highlights both arguments equally. If we agree that all notes
cannot be played with equal beauty, then some melodies are going to sound
awkward. In many situations, playing in a different position will solve the
problem, but using alternate tunings is also a valid solution.

In fact I find interesting the fact that practically all the guys I know who
play Celtic music do to some extent use alternate tunings...

Ben FELTEN, Editor
http://www.planetharmonica.com