[LUTE] Re: Single versus triple roses
But I invite all you proper physicists out there to explain why! I have a PhD in experimental physics. The term resonant frequency is a bit complicated. A string has a resonant frequency (its pitch). But a string's resonant frequency is obviously different from a lute's resonant frequency. For when I tap my lute, it does not ring at a specific pitch like (F# or Bb or 413.7 Hz). A lute's resonant frequency is very broad (I guess several octaves). A string's resonant frequency is very narrow (I guess 0.5 Hz). As the math works out: lute haves a broad resonant frequency = short ring time string haves a narrow resonant frequency = long ring time The physical difference is how much damping there here. You can google damped harmonic oscillater for more info. Many factors apply to both lutes and strings: 1. lighter = higher pitch 2. stiffer = higher pitch 3. heavier = lower pitch 4. looser = lower pitch As to why a smaller rosette makes a lower pitch, I'm not sure. It might be simply because the is more mass in the soundboard (#3 above). Or it might have be related to how wooodwind sound holes work. Or maybe both. An experiment to resolve the question would, I'm afraid, involve the destruction/degradation of the soundboard on a good lute. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[LUTE] Help for installation of geared pegs.
I'm considering installation of geared pegs on my lute. The website (http://www.pegheds.com) says that any qualified repair person can do the installation. But that is probably for violins, cellos, etc. Would a violin repair person be able to do the installation? Are there fundamental differences between a violin pegbox and a lute pegbox? Would a cello repair person be better than a violin repair person? Of my 13 pegs, 10 wind internally to the pegbox, and 3 wind externally. My understanding is that the external pegs require special attention. So I will, at first, install only 10 geared pegs. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[LUTE] Re: Single versus triple roses
As an exercise, I pose this question. A cymbal has no definite pitch, but it rings for a long time. So it does not follow the rules below. Why? On Sat, 29 Nov 2014, Herbert Ward wrote: But I invite all you proper physicists out there to explain why! I have a PhD in experimental physics. The term resonant frequency is a bit complicated. A string has a resonant frequency (its pitch). But a string's resonant frequency is obviously different from a lute's resonant frequency. For when I tap my lute, it does not ring at a specific pitch like (F# or Bb or 413.7 Hz). A lute's resonant frequency is very broad (I guess several octaves). A string's resonant frequency is very narrow (I guess 0.5 Hz). As the math works out: lute haves a broad resonant frequency = short ring time string haves a narrow resonant frequency = long ring time The physical difference is how much damping there here. You can google damped harmonic oscillater for more info. Many factors apply to both lutes and strings: 1. lighter = higher pitch 2. stiffer = higher pitch 3. heavier = lower pitch 4. looser = lower pitch As to why a smaller rosette makes a lower pitch, I'm not sure. It might be simply because the is more mass in the soundboard (#3 above). Or it might have be related to how wooodwind sound holes work. Or maybe both. An experiment to resolve the question would, I'm afraid, involve the destruction/degradation of the soundboard on a good lute. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[LUTE] Crochet hooks.
The last time I changed strings, I had a crochet hook. I found it useful in manipulating the strings in the tight confines of the pegbox. If you would like to try it, I would suggest size 1.8 mm. And I would suggest avoiding the cheaper hooks, as the working end is sometimes ill-formed due to sloppy machining or casting. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[LUTE] Re: Crochet hooks.
I found a little hook tool for electronics at Harbor Freight Tools. A couple of bucks and it, too, is very helpful. How did your experiments go at getting the string to slide easily over the nut? Sean On Nov 29, 2014, at 8:19 AM, Herbert Ward wrote: The last time I changed strings, I had a crochet hook. I found it useful in manipulating the strings in the tight confines of the pegbox. If you would like to try it, I would suggest size 1.8 mm. And I would suggest avoiding the cheaper hooks, as the working end is sometimes ill-formed due to sloppy machining or casting. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[LUTE] Saturday morning quotes - Advent and Victoria
We have posted our quotation for today - a line or two from Victoria. [1]http://wp.me/p15OyV-159 Ron Donna -- References 1. http://wp.me/p15OyV-159 To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[LUTE] Re: Single versus triple roses
Herbert - I think that a string has many resonant narrow frequencies, all musically related to each other. A cymbal has many narrow resonant frequencies, all *not* musically related to each other. So our ears do not add them up into one musical note. But the cymbal does resonate. Wayne Begin forwarded message: From: Herbert Ward wa...@physics.utexas.edu mailto:wa...@physics.utexas.edu Subject: [LUTE] Re: Single versus triple roses As an exercise, I pose this question. A cymbal has no definite pitch, but it rings for a long time. So it does not follow the rules below. Why? On Sat, 29 Nov 2014, Herbert Ward wrote: But I invite all you proper physicists out there to explain why! I have a PhD in experimental physics. The term resonant frequency is a bit complicated. A string has a resonant frequency (its pitch). But a string's resonant frequency is obviously different from a lute's resonant frequency. For when I tap my lute, it does not ring at a specific pitch like (F# or Bb or 413.7 Hz). A lute's resonant frequency is very broad (I guess several octaves). A string's resonant frequency is very narrow (I guess 0.5 Hz). As the math works out: lute haves a broad resonant frequency = short ring time string haves a narrow resonant frequency = long ring time The physical difference is how much damping there here. You can google damped harmonic oscillater for more info. Many factors apply to both lutes and strings: 1. lighter = higher pitch 2. stiffer = higher pitch 3. heavier = lower pitch 4. looser = lower pitch As to why a smaller rosette makes a lower pitch, I'm not sure. It might be simply because the is more mass in the soundboard (#3 above). Or it might have be related to how wooodwind sound holes work. Or maybe both. An experiment to resolve the question would, I'm afraid, involve the destruction/degradation of the soundboard on a good lute. To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html --
[LUTE] Re: A.O. Sychra: 2 quadrilles for seven-string guitar
Delightful salon music. On Nov 29, 2014, at 5:47 AM, WALSH STUART s.wa...@ntlworld.com wrote: The seven-string Russian guitar in G is a lovely instrument but the string spacing is very close making it rather difficult to play. Modern made seven-string guitars in Russia seem to be the same as older ones in this respect. Here are two quadrilles from a set of five (plus a waltz) by A. O. Sychra: quadrilles 4 and 5. These quadrilles are like little rondos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSNGukRKWRk Stuart --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html Ed Durbrow Saitama, Japan http://www.youtube.com/user/edurbrow?feature=watch https://soundcloud.com/ed-durbrow http://www9.plala.or.jp/edurbrow/ --
[LUTE] Fronimo corrected and reworked Lute Intabulations with better layouts -19
Hi, Here is the list of new lute intabulations, or corrected and reworked intabulations in Fronimo, with better layouts on IMSLP. Cavazzoni, Girolamo Fantasie 23 (Musicque de Joye) (2 Lutes Unisono and Secundam) http://imslp.org/wiki/Fantasie_Vigesimus_Tertius_(Cavazzoni,_Girolamo) Schmid, Bernhard I Passomezo Comun III Tr; lute http://imslp.org/wiki/Passomezo_Comun_III_(Schmid_I,_Bernhard)#IMSLP352074 Frescobaldi, Girolamo Canzon Vigesimanona a8 (4 Lutes-Sec) a,a,g,g x http://imslp.org/wiki/Canzon_Vigesimanona_à_8_(Frescobaldi,_Girolamo)#IMSLP352329 (This was a lot of hard work!) Cabanilles, Juan Bautista José Tiento lleno de 1° tono M386 No.5 (4lutes d,a,g,D)x http://imslp.org/wiki/Tiento_No.5_(Cabanilles,_Juan)#IMSLP352555 Jenkins, John Fantasia 1 VdGS# 1 (4lutes d,a,g,D) http://imslp.org/wiki/Fantasias_for_4_Viols_and_Organ_(Jenkins,_John) Jenkins, John Fantasia 2 VdGS# 2 (4lutes d,a,g,D) http://imslp.org/wiki/Fantasias_for_4_Viols_and_Organ_(Jenkins,_John) Jenkins, John Fantasia 3 VdGS# 3 (4lutes d,a,g,D) http://imslp.org/wiki/Fantasias_for_4_Viols_and_Organ_(Jenkins,_John) Jenkins, John Fantasia 4 VdGS# 4 (4lutes d,a,g,D) x http://imslp.org/wiki/Fantasias_for_4_Viols_and_Organ_(Jenkins,_John) Jenkins, John Fantasia 5 VdGS# 5 (4lutes d,a,g,D) x http://imslp.org/wiki/Fantasias_for_4_Viols_and_Organ_(Jenkins,_John) Jenkins, John Fantasia 6 VdGS# 6 (4lutes d,a,g,D) x http://imslp.org/wiki/Fantasias_for_4_Viols_and_Organ_(Jenkins,_John) Aguilera de Heredia, Sebastian Tiento de Batalla 8-tonoa,a,g,g x http://imslp.org/wiki/Tiento_de_Batalla_8°_tono_por_delasolre,_S.20_(Aguilera_de_Heredia,_Sebastián)#IMSLP352781 Modena, Julius de Fantasie 22 (Musicque de Joye) a,a,g,g x http://imslp.org/wiki/Fantasie,_MJ_22_(Segni,_Giulio)#IMSLP353541 Gabrieli, AndreaDunque baciar (Prima stanza) g,g,g http://imslp.org/wiki/Dunque_baciar_sì_belle_e_dolce_labbia_(Gabrieli,_Andrea) Anton http://lute-ensemble-tabulatures.npage.de/ -- -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
