I think one possible reason that some instruments sound perfect in a specific key is that the instruments own resonance is close to or matches that note that the string is tuned to. I have a double HG ( modern ) which has both a D and G set of chantrelles. In D it sounds OK, nothing wrong but no sparkle. In G however it comes really alive and has really smooth brass like sound not dissimilar to a trombone. I have another conventional six stringed instrument which I keep in D as it does not sound so good in G. If you really want to switch around I can recommend a double instrument. They are not so much more expensive and there is only one to find the space for !
--- On Sun, 13/9/09, Barbara Currier <[email protected]> wrote: From: Barbara Currier <[email protected]> Subject: [HG-new] Re: g/c or d/g stringing newby questions To: [email protected] Date: Sunday, 13 September, 2009, 8:45 PM Thanks, Mitch. This is very helpful. I did not intend to switch back and forth, just trying it out today playing with the video. Maybe I'll just have to throw spare change in a jar until I can afford a modern hg for whichever key M. Bassot (my current HG) doesn't end up being. I suspect he'll stay G/C. Barbara --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hurdygurdy" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy The rules of posting, courtesy, and other list information may be found at http://hurdygurdy.com/mailinglist/index.htm. To reduce spam, posts from new subscribers are held pending approval by the webmaster. -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
