Brendan Power & Alternative Harmonicas Forum

Roads that lead to Rome: ALL Tunings that lead to (or from) PowerChromatic : MANY After conceiving the re-tuning from Solo just above, I noticed that its first 13 notes were identical to PowerChromatic . So I had to wonder: "Why not just start out with PowerChromatic ? To wit: https://www.brendan-po...

Same as the re-tuning just above, except now the V chord is a complete triad. I don't like how the first full octave starts with a blow tonic. I do like how the IV chord and V chord overlap -- perfect for chugging. Note: The first 13 notes (i.e. the first six holes plus the 5 draw) are identical to ...

It has occurred to me that the re-tuning two posts above could also be useful for G mixolydian play. In that case, there is a "normal" breath pattern, i.e. the tonic is in the blow layer.

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In case you have a fever, and the only prescription is more IV chord ....

[Note the mis-labeling: This monstrosity is no longer Inverted Bebop.]

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Now a version with one new IV chord at the low end ....

[Note: This is Inverted Bebop from the 1 draw onwards.]

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First, the straightforward re-tuning, i.e. without added chords:

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Readers may wish to compare the Lucky 13 re-tunings above with those shown here:

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and here:

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Readers may wish to compare the Lucky 13 re-tunings above with those shown here:

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and here:

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Readers may wish to compare the Lucky 13 re-tunings above with those shown here:

viewtopic.php?f=9&t=616&p=2823#p2823

and here:

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So as to round out Edvin's observation, here is the same re-tuning as above but not so "chord-y".

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