"Sorry, I do not know what you mean by Vihuelista... But anyway if it is not a strumming accompaniment it does not make much difference really...  it should be just loud enough not to be covered by singer. As per continuo...  genrally…"

"Thanks for replying Yuri, I would use it for Vihuelista pieces that require accompaniment.  The University I am planing to attend has a continuo course that often turns into a baroque ensemble of sorts and I want to be able to…"

"Thank you very interesting"

"You are right, of course, Monica. Thank you. I played mostly Milan and just mixed it all up."

"Let's figure it out step by step 1) First scale and tuning...  60 cm and G tuning is most common today I believe (just as renaissance lute). If you doubt about convinience, put a capo on the 3rd fret of your guitar and play some vihuela…"

"Thanks,  gang. I did eventually find out what Madame R. Sidney Pratten intended by these symbols. For other who might be interested they are all found in her method.  http://digital.riam.ie/H41/h_41.pdf"

"I understand now and agree Yuri. What is your opinion as far as a vihuela in A being used for both solo and accompaniment as opposed to one in the key of E? "