Re: OT completely

>
> I've never seen a viola da gamba player up close. Are they generally
> tuned like a modern cello? You may compare the technique of violin with
> that of a modern mandolin--which AFAIK is tuned in 5ths like a violin, and
> has those "frets".
>

The Viola da Gamba (or Cello) tunes just like my violins do. The
difference being the length and diameter of the strings. The Mandolin plays
in the same range as the Violin does. I should search for a cheap on to
play with. But, with the guitar, how do you play flats and sharps ?
Doesn't the fret limit the ability to alter the pitch up or down ?

I tried to learn the guitar when I was about 14, but gave up after 2-3
lessons. I remember having the bar near your right hand to vibrate the tone
on the electrics.

Currently having fun trying to get my fingers to move fast enough to run
16th notes while crossing strings with the 4th finger ! All sorts of new
muscle groups getting trained now.

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Amatus

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"Mark & Steven Bornfeld" <bornfeldmung@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:4Ai_e.7291$%L4.1612@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Amatus Cremona wrote:
>
>> Hey Yawl,
>>
>> On the Geetar, How do the frets effect the ability to play accidentals on
>> the strings ? Do you finger on the fret, close to the fret, or what ?
>>
>> Just wondering how things work on the "other side".
>>
>
> Accidentals? The frets are chromatic.
> Guitarists refer to the metal divisions on the fingerboard as "frets".
> I've recently been informed that this is not correct (sorry, don't
> remember the source)--that the frets are actually the sections between the
> metal divisions (don't remember what this genius called those guys). But
> if you ever see a guitar player refer to fret wear, I can guarantee
> they're talking about the metal bars.
> Proper placement of fingers is right behind the metal "frets". This
> allows proper stopping of the string. It is too easy to mute the string
> if you actually finger over the fret.
> I know little actually about string instruments, and techniques on guitar
> are different depending on style, string material etc. For instance, if
> you look at a rock or blues player creating vibrato, they do it by pushing
> and pulling the string perpendicular to the direction of the string. A
> classical guitarist creates vibrato more like a string player-parallel to
> the string.
> I've never seen a viola da gamba player up close. Are they generally
> tuned like a modern cello? You may compare the technique of violin with
> that of a modern mandolin--which AFAIK is tuned in 5ths like a violin, and
> has those "frets".
>
> Steve
>
> --
> Mark & Steven Bornfeld DDS
> http://www.dentaltwins.com
> Brooklyn, NY
> 718-258-5001


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