--- james r smith <vector10@...> wrote:

> Hello Marion,
> Thank you for the information on strings, I find this kind of thing
useful.

++you are most welcome. I always try to learn as much as possible about
strings.
There are so many different brands. Most of the ones I have tried have
ranged from
good to great, except for some of the small gut strings that wear out
too fast on my
mandolino. For the most part when put the right strings on my alt they
last quite a long time.

>While I use
> Hannabach medium tension on my alt, I have found that using the
> D'Addario string tension
> guide for their rectified nylon group, has come up with a sting set
> for the 63cm terz that is
> very effective. To save doing the calculations, if you ever need the
> serial numbers, I shall be
> happy to send them.

++Thanks, I would appreciate that, if you don't mind.

> Incidentally, the calculation is based on the
> classical string tension
> formula for a purely flexible string(1D wave equation result,
> ignoring elastic lateral "beam-
> bending"). I use Hannabach special order, Fsharp sets for my 65cm
> tenors to simulate
> renaissance pitch. Occassionally, I find that the top string of this
> set is better replaced by a low tension D'Addario top E--tuned up.
> I tried the Malmo email address-for the fourth time now-for the book
> of alt music,still no response...?
> I did assume that your suggestion over the two famous French
> scientists was at least partly humorous!

++In a way it was, but then I always wonder if any of those scientists
ever met
Bach, Weiss or any of the other composers. I also have wondered how
many scientist-muscians may have influenced instrument design.

> However, there is a very strong correlation between
> mathematical ability and musical ability, hence my response.

++I believe it. I majored in math in high school. A math teacher once
told me about the correlation.

> I have posted the "Suite", airmail, on 29th., so, hopefully, within
> the next wee while it should arrive.

>I'll let you know when I receive it. Was I supposed to send you
something? If so, I forgot what it was.

Thank you in advance,
Marion

> All the best,
> James.


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