Brendan Power & Alternative Harmonicas Forum

One easy way to get the PowerBender book tracks in other keys is simply to pitch shift them. Many programs will do this; Audacity is a free and popular one. I'll bear in mind the option to get Lucky 13 PowerChromatic harps made in other keys, but right now that's an option which will work to help yo...

I'm playing a D PowerChromatic Lucky 13 in this recent video:

THE ROYAL GARDEN BLUES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8ykh9XfN3g

The latest in this series:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdxJHA_Wo5M&t=63s

It's certainly possible, and I have considered it. I've made a couple already from PowerChromatic Lucky 13's in half-valved setup, and they play well.

I just wonder how many would sell. Do you have any idea how many diatonic players use Diminished Tuning?

It's not that difficult actually... Some info to help:

I'm using a Lucky 13 PowerChromatic in D. First half of the tune is in E, second half is in A. That should get you started

Sandy Weltman and I have completed another trans-Atlantic video duet. This time the tune is a classic of early jazz, 'The Royal Garden Blues', recorded by Bix Beiderbecke and many other greats over the years. It's a fun showcase for our different styles and types of harmonica: https://www.youtube.co...

Thanks Edvin! I love your combination of curiosity about harmonica tunings with a sophisticated analytical approach to researching and categorising them. It throws up interesting new layouts. Within your criteria (repeating scale, 4 hole period, draw always 2 semitones above the blow) you seem to ha...

Glad you like it Triona. It was fun playing with Anne-Marie, but a real challenge recording her harp. Trying to do drop-ins with an instrument that has so much sustain was very tricky!

In this video I show how, with an iPad and a few free apps, wild and beautiful new Midi sounds can be triggered with your standard harmonica and microphone. It's easy, creative - and a lot of fun! https://youtu.be/jzltXmY0PLY You can shortcut your learning process by watching the full Teaching Versi...

Nice one Paddy, PowerChromatic seems to work well for you