GMaj7
571 posts
Dec 23, 2014
2:00 PM
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This is a video discussion and demonstration on Country Tuning. I'm using a Seydel Session Steel (C) standard tuning and a Session Steel (C) that is country tuned. I'm using a rack and playing the Patsy Cline classic Crazy
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Greg Jones
16:23 Custom Harmonicas
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Todd Parrott
1275 posts
Dec 23, 2014
3:33 PM
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Sounds like a B harp to me.
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GMaj7
572 posts
Dec 23, 2014
4:35 PM
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Hey Todd,
You are right.
I did some editing and it shifted pitch.
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Greg Jones
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Lmbrjak
234 posts
Dec 25, 2014
10:59 AM
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Nice video and demo. I have thought about getting a country tuned harp. How does this affect the chords? Do the chords still sound good? Is it only suitable for single note melodies?
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GMaj7
573 posts
Dec 25, 2014
11:31 AM
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Lmbrjak,
I think your question probably relates to the concept of temperament, not tuning.
The I, IV, & V are all playable in Country Tuning.
You get the V on the 4-6 draw.
Since Country Tuning is really for 2nd position play, it can be tuned Just so you can get sweet chords.
So in answer to your question, you can use it for chords or for single note.
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Greg Jones
16:23 Custom Harmonicas
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timeistight
1670 posts
Dec 25, 2014
11:35 AM
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Re: Chords on country-tuned harps, you win some, you lose some.
You win a major triad on the V chord (4, 5, 6 draw) and a major 7 on the I chord (2, 3, 4, 5 draw).
You lose the I7 chord.
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A440
275 posts
Dec 25, 2014
12:53 PM
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I have a few Special 20s in Country Tuning, which I really enjoy playing. Sometimes a certain song needs that major 7th (or needs me to avoid the flatted 7th). Using the CT harps on a rock, pop, jazz, or country/bluegrass song helps to keep me from reverting back to my usual blues habits. Chords sound fine, and that 4-5-6 draw is bright and brassy, which can be very effective in some songs.
Last Edited by A440 on Dec 25, 2014 12:55 PM
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SuperBee
2299 posts
Dec 25, 2014
5:41 PM
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you get a great 6th pos draw chord too on 3 4 5 6, with an octave on 7
Last Edited by SuperBee on Dec 25, 2014 5:42 PM
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