i have a soprano and im wondering if its bad to keep it tuned a step up thanks
BIGDB Well-known member Joined Feb 13, 2012 Messages 803 Reaction score 0 Location South california Aug 17, 2012 #1 i have a soprano and im wondering if its bad to keep it tuned a step up thanks
N nohoval_turrets Well-known member Joined Sep 6, 2011 Messages 80 Reaction score 0 Location Ireland Aug 17, 2012 #2 I wouldn't think so. Although the tension is obviously higher, people have been playing ADF#B for a century, and keeping them tuned that way for long periods (I assume). I think it's still within the safe range.
I wouldn't think so. Although the tension is obviously higher, people have been playing ADF#B for a century, and keeping them tuned that way for long periods (I assume). I think it's still within the safe range.
MisterRios Well-known member Joined Jun 25, 2011 Messages 473 Reaction score 0 Location Berlin, Germany Aug 17, 2012 #3 In some parts of the world ADF#B is considered standard tuning, so I think the builders must take this into account.
In some parts of the world ADF#B is considered standard tuning, so I think the builders must take this into account.
H Hippie Dribble Guest Aug 17, 2012 #4 I agree BIGDB, keep your sop tuned up to D and buy another one to use in C tuning...he he...there are ways around these things!!!! :cheers:
I agree BIGDB, keep your sop tuned up to D and buy another one to use in C tuning...he he...there are ways around these things!!!! :cheers: