Romanian tuning of Stroh violin

Subject: RE: Romanian tuning of Stroh violin
From: Malcolm Douglas
Date: 12 Feb 01 - 11:13 AM

You might also want to contact Lucy Castle, who is something of an expert on Transylvanian fiddling styles.  Web-page with contact details:  Lucy Castle-Hotea

Malcolm

Subject: RE: Romanian tuning of Stroh violin
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Feb 01 - 09:44 AM

Update: My contact has friends in a small village nearby who may be able to help. Tune in for the next installment.
M

Subject: RE: Romanian tuning of Stroh violin
From: SINSULL
Date: 04 Feb 01 - 06:53 PM

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Subject: RE: Romanian tuning of Stroh violin
From: Cathryn Wellner
Date: 04 Feb 01 - 11:22 AM

Mary, Thanks for your offer to pass on my question. Much appreciated!

I tried sending you a PM and got a message that, "No member were found. Go back and try again." Ah, technology.

In case that happens with me, I can be e-mailed at [e-mail].

Thanks again!!

Cathryn

Subject: RE: Romanian tuning of Stroh violin
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Feb 01 - 11:34 AM

Cathryn,
I have a close friend in Romania and will pass your question on to her. It may take time so check back or I can PM you with her response.
Mary

Subject: Romanian tuning of Stroh violin
From: Cathryn Wellner
Date: 03 Feb 01 - 11:25 AM

Is anyone familiar with the Romanian tuning of the Stroh violin. Popular in the early 1900s as a studio instrument, the Stroh fell into disuse when recording technology improved.

It is still being made, and played, in Bihor, Romania. When we purchased a Stroh this year (made in Rosia in 2000), it was strung with an E string in the G position. The other strings were similar in diameter to standard violin strings.

Though we restrung it so I could play it right away, we are still wondering about the original tuning.

Thanks for any enlightenment!

Cathryn