Rique, you've gotten some good advice. I'd just add one piece if you're playing with a high D chanterelle (I'm not clear what pitch you are using). The high D chanterelles take a minuscule amount of cotton and it is best to apply it on only the third of the area over the wheel closer to the bridge.
As I am currently traveling and away from my instrument, I cannot supply a photo, but I'll try some ASCII art to get the idea across: = is string XXX=cotton =================XXX============// A |---------| / \ | | | | | | | | | | Bridge Wheel Don't know if that is clear or not, but Neil Brook told me to use his "Wonderstring" in this fashion and I can testify that it really helps the upper notes to have cotton on that one part of the wheel. If you use more, it creates a harsh tone and unsteady, warbly pitch on the high notes. Best, -Arle -- 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.
