There are a few lute books that speak about tuning the top course as high as it will go! It really depends on the singer(s) and other instruments you are playing with. If you are a soloist, then you might try some "historical" tunings (or tempraments for that matter) based on the pieces you are playing -- it really varies. Singers often like to sing pieces a little lower or higher depending upon their range. You can capo the lute to handle this for really dramatic changes in a single program -- really, it works on the 2nd and 4th frets. Have fun!
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi Ed, > > In my ignorance I tune my 8-course renaissance lute to 440. Is that not > correct, or could you recommend a better tuning? I tune my guitar to 435, as > it > sound fuller and sweeter than at 440. Any advice would be most welcome, > > Cheers > > Tom > > > --
