Richter tuning
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title:
Richter tuning
text:
Richter tuning is a system of choosing the reeds for a diatonic wind instrument. It is named after Joseph Richter, a Bohemian instrument maker who adopted the tuning for his harmonicas in the early 19th century and is credited with inventing the blow/draw mechanism that allows the harmonica to play different notes when the air is drawn instead of blown. Richter tuning is designed as a compromise between diatonic melody and harmony. The lower portion of the harmonica is designed to play the tonic
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Tuning method for wind instruments
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richter_tuning
date created:
2009-02-17T12:31:12Z
date modified:
2024-08-28T12:40:43Z
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