Dear Martin
Von Radolt's Instructions clearly tell us that he had an octave on the
6th course. Similarly in some of Mouton's tablature (amongst
others) the low octave is required to be played and then later the high
octave of the same course. See the FoMRHI paper jointly written by
Bill Samson and me.
Yes - I know that. I think two different threads have got muddled up here.
But it does tie up with a query which I sent to the list some time ago which
nobody responded to.
I asked whether, when the 6-course lute was octave strung, it had octave
stringing on the 4th, 5th and 6th courses.
I asked because I have been comparing Foscarini's arrangements of lute works
by Gaultier with the originals. He sticks very close to the original
(making allowances for the absence of a 6th course and the fact that the 3rd
course on the lute is a semitone lower). However, on the guitar the 4th
and 5th courses are in octaves and in some ways this distorts the part
writing.
Any thoughts on that one?
Regards
Monica
--- On Sun, 20/11/11, Monica Hall <mjlh...@tiscali.co.uk> wrote:
From: Monica Hall <mjlh...@tiscali.co.uk>
Subject: [LUTE] Re: Buzzing [was "Gut strings"]
To: "Daniel Winheld" <dwinh...@comcast.net>
Cc: "Lutelist" <lute@cs.dartmouth.edu>
Date: Sunday, 20 November, 2011, 15:07
Hello Daniel
Our musical correspondences on these lists have not crossed paths
before (I am Baroque Guitar phobic- the stringing of 4th & 5th
courses
gives me cold chills. I prefer the simplicity of a 13 course Baroque
lute; and I tell no one that I string my 6th course in unisons-
direct
violation of Canon Law.)
You are not alone!
" But right now it is fine so if I take it to the luthier he might
wonder what I am banging on about."
Sounds like a typical car problem- disappears in the presence of the
mechanic, so then you have to leave it overnight so he can try to
start it up in the morning.
Yes - I have a similar problem with my car. One of the warning
lights
keeps coming on. The garage has done "diagnostic checks" and say
nothing wrong but the light still comes on at times.
You'll have to wait for that interesting combo of Santa Ana wind and
monsoon season (Aren't you in England?
Yes - I live in inner London which has its own microclimate. In
the
late summer we can have a heat wave and then the temperature can
drop
20 degrees over night.
Hope this helps, at least with the broader perspective. We are not
alone.
Yes - that's very helpful and I am grateful for all the advice from
other people too. I plucked up my couraged and E-mailed a luthier
who
did some repairs for me a few years ago. I'll see what if anything
he
suggests.
Best wishes
Monica
[Eugene C. Braig IV] Do be mindful that all manner of things can
cause
buzzing, from strings buzzing along lumpy frets to loose glue
joints
along
structural seams to damaged/loose braces etc. ad infinitum. Do
get
it
checked out, but stay open-minded regarding possible causes.
Best,
Eugene
Thank you for all the advice. It is very helpful. The problem is
-
and the reason why I so far haven't done anything about it - is
because
it is definitely seasonal. Fine for 10 months of the year and
gradually getting worse through July and August when we often have
hot
weather followed by heavy rain. And then suddenly perfectly OK
again.
It is also pitch related. It is focused around the high octave
string on the fourth course and the same note stopped at the 3rd
fret
on the second course. But right now it is fine so if I take it to
the
luthier he might wonder what I am banging on about.
I don't think it is strings or frets. Any other ideas will very
welcome.
Monica
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