William Brohinsky wrote:
When intentionally tuning a cello to perfect fifths, use the octave
harmonic (divides the string in half) on the upper string, and the
'third' harmonic, i.e., the one that divides the lower string in
thirds.
Just for the sake of interest.
Harmonics on a plucked string are a little bit sharp,
more so for higher harmonics.
So, the equivalent method on lute of tuning a 4th by matching the 5th
fret harmonic on the lower string with the 7th fret harmonic on the one above
won't yield a perfect interval.
..but whether the result is playable, I don't know.
andy
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