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1) instruments are tuned to A=415,
[a|]
When strings are slackened a bit they do not project quite as well to
the ears of those who were first trained on modern instruments
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Thinking error.
We do not slacken strings but choose the appropriate diameters for the
desired tensions.
De VisA(c)e did not slacken his strings to play at 392Hz nor did
Monteverdi's theorbo players tighten theirs to play 465Hz. They choose
their strings to match their desired string tensions in the prevalent
pitch. As do we.
If you like a bright, dazzling sound you choose a high string tension,
no matter what the pitch. If you prefer a sonorous, warm and relaxed
sound you choose a low string tension. Pitch does not cause the
difference in sound, the string choice of the player does.
David
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On 5 December 2015 at 19:20, Ron Andrico <[3]praelu...@hotmail.com>
wrote:
We have posted our Saturday morning quotes, this week on Tempo
and
Pitch.
[1][4]http://wp.me/p15OyV-1nn
Ron & Donna
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