> I could tune down to 415 but I'm not sure she'll go for that. If your string tension is not too light, down a half step often works. Depending on other factors, of course, the lute may sound even better. Down a whole step could be disaster without a whole re-stringing job, and we do not want to give singers that much power over us. Maybe she could sniff a little helium and go up a half-step or two herself? --
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