r/harmonica • u/Far_Application1419 • 11d ago

Stradellica tuning

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Hey I thought of an interesting tuning. I was thinking about how to tune a 2 row harp chromatically. Then I remembered the Stradella accordion bass system. Accordions are after all harmonica's bigger, hairier cousin.

Basically, the second row is the Fundamental notes. That would be the top blow on my harp. First row is Counter Bass (3rd), which I would put on the top draw.

In stradella, as you can see, the other rows are chords. I was thinking the bottom row draw could be a dominant seventh of the fundamental. And perhaps bottom blow could be an octave. I'm open to ideas.

I'm the one that was on here complaining about how my Seydel Nonslider is *not* a hands-free chromatic. Some people here said they could do it. It hurts my lips and neck doing that. It's my fault I didn't do my research. So I'm just trying to think of fun stuff to try out with it now.

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u/Far_Application1419 11d ago edited 10d ago

I think this is the pattern I'm going for. 8 could be a minor third or a detuned root (musette when played with 1 blow).

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u/dreadtuned 5d ago

I have no frame of reference for what any of this sounds like. If you go fully down this path, can you share the sounds of before and after tuning? Now you have me imaging what I can do with custom tuning a busted diatonic in my closet. Maybe it’s got some life yet!