Definition of Diminished tuning
Diminished tuning is a system of choosing the reeds for a diatonic wind instrument (such as a harmonica or accordion) in which the blow notes repeat a sequence of
and draw notes follow a repeating sequence of
(perhaps shifted to begin with E♭ and F, with F♯ and G♯, or with A and B).
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Frequently asked questions
What is Diminished tuning?
Diminished tuning is a system of choosing the reeds for a diatonic wind instrument (such as a harmonica or accordion) in which the blow notes repeat a sequence of