[LUTE] Re: Last joints that bend backwards.

[vance wood]

I find the technique invaluable in playing much of Milano's work.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ed Durbrow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Herbert Ward" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "LuteNet list" 
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Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 8:16 PM
Subject: [LUTE] Re: Last joints that bend backwards.



On Jul 12, 2008, at 10:48 AM, Herbert Ward wrote:
Some people have fingers that
bend backwards somewhat at the last joint.

Is this helpful for lute playing?

Definitely, if it is the first finger of the fretting hand. It makes  it 
easier to play Eb chords in the first position with an open G string.


Ed Durbrow
Saitama, Japan
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