>>>On 14/02/2008, T. Diehl-Peshkur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > For most string instruments, the usual method was to tune the highest note > as high as comfortable, and go from there.<<<
I haven't found a 17th or 18th-century French source for that. Have you? Without a quotation to back you up, there is little strength to your arguement. First of all you say 'MOST string instruments', and then 'USUAL method'. What evidence do you have? I don't want to seem as though I am attacking you over this, as I'm not. My view is that there is so little exacting evidence, that any stance is hard to justify. I also agree with David's points. When it comes to solo playing, let your instrument teach you what IT wants. If that be 394 or 417, then so be it. Rob -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
