Re: [Harp-L] harp tuning

[fjm <mktspot@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

bbq B
ob writes:

> Because harmonica reeds give off many many more harmonic overtones than a guitar string does, especially the odd numbered ones that tend to be very harsh to the human ears. 

How do you know this?  Can you direct me to a source to confirm this 
information and the subsequent conclusion?  Guitars are also tuned all 
over the map, what do you think a dropped D tuning etc is?  Guitars have 
tuning issues and guitar players are very able to adjust the pitch of 
chords as they play.  There are about a zillion out of tune guitars out 
there, objectively and subjectively.  fjm