Dear Martin and Ed,
historical fact. I have found the same results with roping,
that it gives a rather dull sound. The lower tension
solution seems to be logical.
Do you really think that one could play with basses with a 1N or more less
tended than the other strings? It contrasts with all
Dear Francesco,
I did not imply that for the basses that less tension was used. I think
for the baroque lute, less tension overall on the entire instrument is the
most logical possibility, not just for the basses. I agree that the gimped
or Pistoy is a much better sound that a roped (i.e.,
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Inviato: domenica 28 novembre 2004 0.27
A: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Edward Martin'; 'Martin
Shepherd'; 'Lute Net'
Oggetto: Re: R: thoughts on low tension on Baroque lutes
Dear Francesco,
I did not imply that for the basses that less tension was
used. I think
for the baroque lute, less tension
Hi all,
I think the trick of lowering tension cannot work.
If you lower tension you would need thinner strings or otherwise the
pitch would be as low as a third or even more below the standard 415Hz A.
Many historical baroque lutes are already too much longer to
accommodate
