My 70 cm Warwick works well at 392Hz. While going from 407Hz to 392Hz,
I wanted to raise the tension of the basses slightly, so I just shifted
them along one increment (C1 to D2 etc). However, I changed most of the
mid and top strings.
The basses were two years old, but still seem
As far as I can see the only show-stopper for a lute tuned to 392Hz is
ensemble work, when the other musicians are tuned to a higher pitch
standard - usually 415Hz. That's where a 66cm baroque lute would be
useful. Having said that, not many lutes that small have survived. Of
For accompanying singers, also, the answer, unfortunately, is to have a number
of different sized lutes.
Anthony
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I was rather thinking of a singer being accompanied by a single lute, in which
perhaps the choice of lute might be secondary and determined by the best range,
and tonal agreement with the singer. In the case of a singer adapting to an
orchestra, I imagine you would be right.
Anthony
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I think the same applies to lute accompaniment as well if the piece is
in tablature. Of course if its just a bass line one can transpose I
suppose but, provided the piece is reasonably within range, singers are
generally OK to transpose on sight - unless, of course, they're cursed
