Shorebird
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I was wondering do you play the same chord configurations with a Low g setup as with the more std "High" G setup?
I learned recently on UU that low-G gives five additional notes, called semitones, compared to re-entrant tuning.
Why anyone would tolerate the occasional cringe-worthy chord sounds, as well as the open low G string thud, similar to a car muffler falling to the roadway, for five more measly notes is hard to figure.
I use those five measly notes quite often when picking melody lines. My Low-G Korala is my main uke, I do agree that some songs just need High-G though. Particularly ones that are originally piano pieces I find.
I learned recently on UU that low-G gives five additional notes, called semitones, compared to re-entrant tuning.
Why anyone would tolerate the occasional cringe-worthy chord sounds, as well as the open low G string thud, similar to a car muffler falling to the roadway, for five more measly notes is hard to figure.
I can respect that, Rab. Do you pick melody lines on the lowG string as opposed to the A string? I don't know, I'm asking only.
Wound strings have a different tonal quality. To my ears, a single wound string sticks out like a sore thumb. I much prefer an all-plain set on tenor.I just tried out a wound low g aquilla string last night. It really seemed to take over and that's all I could hear. Are all low g strings like this? Should I try another? I am leaving it for now, but my first impression is that I did not like it.
Wound strings have a different tonal quality. To my ears, a single wound string sticks out like a sore thumb. I much prefer an all-plain set on tenor.
I can respect that, Rab. Do you pick melody lines on the lowG string as opposed to the A string? I don't know, I'm asking only.
Steve, you'll be a reentrant player and I'll be a low G player and that's a good thing! :cheers: