[LUTE] Re: planetary tuners

Seems we are about 50/50 split on the peghedz... FWIW, I have used this device: [1]https://www.amazon.com/Ernie-Ball-Powerpeg-Battery-Powered/dp/B0019H 6750/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1486853424=8-1& to get around the tedium of string changing, its sort of fun actually, and fits my pegs

[LUTE] Re: planetary tuners

I have these: [1]http://www.pegheds.com/ they are wonderful, the guy who puts them on is super nice and efficient, highly recommended. On Sat, Feb 11, 2017 at 10:59 AM, Roman Turovsky <[2]r.turov...@gmail.com> wrote: A question for the Collective Wisdom: Looking for

[LUTE] Re: Theorbo repertoire arranged for archlute?

As an aside, how very cool you've got offspring playing lute! My kids have zero interest in early music. > On Feb 9, 2017, at 6:43 PM, Peter Kwasniewski > wrote: > > My son is renting an archlute from the LSA. He just got it yesterday > and

[LUTE] Re: Bach for Theorbo

Absolutely stunning Stefan. Wonderful playing, congratulations on this daunting accomplishment! > On Dec 12, 2016, at 6:07 AM, Stefan Lundgren > wrote: > > Hello! > > Videos now complete on You Tube: > > J.S. Bach "6 Suites a Violoncello Solo" for

[LUTE] Re: Vivaldi lute concerto

I agree with John, I'd probably take that a little further as I am a big fan of Segovia, but lets leave it at that. Segovia was entirely capable of playing rhythmically precise when he was in an ensemble. I wish some of that carried over to his solo playing, but it was a different

[LUTE] Re: Vivaldi lute concerto

I like it! :) On Mon, Oct 10, 2016 at 12:23 PM, howard posner <[1]howardpos...@ca.rr.com> wrote: > On Oct 10, 2016, at 8:33 AM, Diego Cantalupi <[2]tio...@gmail.com> wrote: > > The main problem to me, is that the concerto is played in C, and not. in D. >

[LUTE] Re: Lyn Elder

Try lynelde...@gmail.com > On Oct 10, 2016, at 8:40 AM, Ed Durbrow wrote: > > Does anyone have an email address for Lyn Elder? > > I sent an email to two addresses lynel...@gmavt.net lynelde...@aol.com but > they both bounced. > > Ed Durbrow > Saitama, Japan >

[LUTE] Re: Kling-On Lute Stabilizer

s an off-white. Since it does not spend long periods in direct contact with the instrument, I'm not worried about the finish. Regards, Leonard Williams On 3/8/16, 4:36 PM, "Charles Mokotoff" <[2]lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu on behalf of [3]mokot...

[LUTE] Kling-On Lute Stabilizer

Has anyone tried this method to keep the lute from slipping on your leg? I know may of you use a strap and/or the RH pinky to keep the lute in place, but I have found it absolutely necessary, when sitting guitar-style, to have something between the lute and my thigh or it will

[LUTE] Re: MERCI! Re: da Milano duet wanted

Attachment didn't come through to the list. Can you send a link? > On Mar 2, 2016, at 7:19 AM, "b...@symbol4.de" wrote: > > Merci very much, cher Jean-Marie! > Amicalement > B > > Gesendet: Mittwoch, 02. Maerz 2016 um 12:55 Uhr > Von: "Jean-Marie Poirier"

[LUTE] Re: Saturday morning quotes - Julian Bream

Fantastic and timeless commentary. Thank you for sharing! > On Nov 28, 2015, at 11:21 AM, Ron Andrico wrote: > > We have posted our Saturday morning quotes, this week from a 1960 > interview with Julian Bream. > [1]http://wp.me/p15OyV-1lq > > Ron & Donna > >

[LUTE] Re: advice on headphones for home recording?

Because of my lousy hearing I've always favored in-ear monitors rather than over the ear headphones. I like Etymotic for these. If you don't mind dropping another $100 you can have custom ear tips made. Sounds wonderful and quite comfortable. > On Nov 10, 2015, at 7:22 AM, andy butler

[LUTE] Fun interview with Sterling Price

[1]http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/sterling-prices/Content?oid=3006329 "The lute, of course, rises above politics." The guitar is Donald Trump though? ;) -- References 1. http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/sterling-prices/Content?oid=3006329 To get on or off this list see list

[LUTE] Re: How a tennis match, a hat and a low doorway let to the Parisian chanson

I was thinking exactly the same thing! > On Sep 24, 2015, at 5:27 PM, howard posner wrote: > > The problem of French monarchs hitting their heads on low doorways was solved > once and for all toward the end of Louis XVI’s reign. > >> On Sep 24, 2015, at 1:55 PM,

[LUTE] Re: Widening holes at bridge

of bucks. Best, Chris [2]Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Aug 19, 2015, 7:57:12 AM, Charles Mokotoff wrote: Greetings List, I am wanting to try a few slightly thicker strings for my fourth course. I've consulted the experts so am comfortable with tension, etc, but am unable

[LUTE] Widening holes at bridge

Greetings List, I am wanting to try a few slightly thicker strings for my fourth course. I've consulted the experts so am comfortable with tension, etc, but am unable to try a few of them due to a too narrow pair of holes for this course at the bridge. Is there some foolproof way

[LUTE] Re: Soap Talc, quick question

a mandatory timing belt change for EACH PegHed after 60,000 turns- ain't cheap! On 8/13/2015 9:19 AM, Charles Mokotoff wrote: I am so enjoying ignoring this thread...says the lutenist with PegHeds ;) On Thu, Aug 13, 2015 at 12:10 PM, Martin Shepherd [1][2

[LUTE] Re: Soap Talc, quick question

I am so enjoying ignoring this thread...says the lutenist with PegHeds ;) On Thu, Aug 13, 2015 at 12:10 PM, Martin Shepherd [1]mar...@luteshop.co.uk wrote: Hill's is good, but it's dark brown, so for light-coloured pegs (e.g. lemonwood) I find I want to use something

[LUTE] Re: Lamicintadorada

I never got a response to my inquiries either. On Aug 3, 2015, at 5:00 AM, Mathias Rösel mathias.roe...@t-online.de wrote: Same here. I ordered two straps from them, but never got an answer, not even after I requested confirmation of my order. Don't they want to do business? Mathias

[LUTE] Re: Lute Strap

Sean, I'd love to see a picture of that if you can point at one? Anyone else having pictures to go with their various strap configurations, feel free to chime in. On Jul 27, 2015, at 1:32 PM, Sean Smith lutesm...@mac.com wrote: Hi Herbert, When I'm playing and wearing the strap, its

[LUTE] Re: Lute Strap

uses: [1]https://youtu.be/c7wLjIF1N5o Thanks, again. On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 4:07 PM, Charles Mokotoff [2]mokot...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone know where I could get this strap that Paul O'Dette is referring to in this interview? [1][3]https://youtu.be

[LUTE] Re: Lute Strap

Of Charles Mokotoff Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2015 6:44 AM To: LuteNet list lute@cs.dartmouth.edu Subject: [LUTE] Re: Lute Strap Thanks to everyone for the replies. What is clear from my looking the URLs over is that: 1. No one in the USA is selling these 2. They are a bit expensive for what

[LUTE] Lute Strap

Does anyone know where I could get this strap that Paul O'Dette is referring to in this interview? [1]https://youtu.be/tQ5vltWA0IY?t=15m27s I have tried jury-rigging something similar but it isn't working all that well for me. My lute looks about the same size as the instrument

[LUTE] Re: Addendum

Absolutely, thanks Wayne for everything you've done, its been immensely helpful to me. On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 12:57 PM, Leah Baranov [1]lutech...@gmail.com wrote: Well said, Ron. Thank you Wayne...for everything. On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 12:39 PM, Ron Andrico

[LUTE] Re: Polonica: new lute CD released

That is lovely! Very sensitive playing and wonderful sound. Congratulations. :) On Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 8:23 AM, Michal Gondko [1]cont...@lamorra.info wrote: Dear Lutenists, There seems to be no announcement on this list yet, nor have I put one myself until now: my CD

[LUTE] Re: [SUSPECTED SPAM] Re: Pegheads on new lute

lute; I am used to the quick action of the 1 to 1 gear ratio of no gears! String changes? Instant! No gears for me, thanks! Da On 5/26/2015 6:22 AM, Charles Mokotoff wrote: A A I took delivery of a new lute this week that has Pegheads installed. A A I've

[LUTE] Pegheads on new lute

I took delivery of a new lute this week that has Pegheads installed. I've never been one for much authenticity, so this doesn't bug me at all. All I can say is, where have they been all my lute life? I don't know what I am going to do with all the extra time I have now. They are

[LUTE] Re: Lute in the Future

Chris, et al, very well said. My hat is off to you and the new generation of lutenists/early music performers.A I am now a backer, best wishes for a successful endeavor! Charles Mokotoff On Tue, Feb 24, 2015 at 12:21 PM, Christopher Wilke [1]chriswi...@cs.dartmouth.edu wrote

[LUTE] Re: new bass strings by Aquila corde

Beautiful playing and sound, thank you for sharing! On Fri, Feb 6, 2015 at 12:22 PM, Dan Winheld [1]dwinh...@lmi.net wrote: Diego- That is beautiful-A Congratulations on the new bass strings. Are they available for purchase yet? (I really could use a few of those-

[LUTE] Re: band-aid texture question

[1]http://www.newskinproducts.com/products/liquid_bandage.aspx I've used this before. It's worth a try. On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:52 AM, wayne cripps [2]w...@cs.dartmouth.edu wrote: Hi folks - I am having serious issues with cracked skin on my thumb. about where it

[LUTE] Re: 16th century tuning and stringing

of Barley's collection. Best wishes, Martin On 16/01/2015 13:10, Charles Mokotoff wrote: Greetings List, Martin, this quote from you: In fact there are many passages in John Johnson, Francis Cutting, Anthony Holborne and even Dowland where octaves even up to the 4th

[LUTE] Re: 16th century tuning and stringing

Greetings List, Martin, this quote from you: In fact there are many passages in John Johnson, Francis Cutting, Anthony Holborne and even Dowland where octaves even up to the 4th course seem to be implied... I was just wondering how octave stringing is implied by these

[LUTE] Re: Avoiding cracks and lute parts getting unglued - dry weather

I've used the D'Addario system in my guitar case for a while now. It seems to work quite well. But there is really no warning system when theA humidpaksA need to be replaced. On the guitar you handle them daily since oneA actually goes in the soundhole, you extract it and put it

[LUTE] Duncomb's Galliard

Greetings, Does anyone have this wonderful duet? I have the parts but its a bit hard to read... You folks helped before on this same sort of request...again? Thanks! Charles -- To get on or off this list see list information at

[LUTE] Re: New CD by Lutz and Martina Kirchhof

Yeah, I sorta agree about the LSD, nice to see another lute guy playing thumb out, too! Can someone explain...errr Chipass to me? On Mon, Nov 24, 2014 at 1:42 PM, Bernd Haegemann [1]b...@symbol4.de wrote: The (somehow futuristical looking) promo video to the CD would be

[LUTE] Re: Technique for friction at the nut.

I'd love to see a photo of that. On Nov 18, 2014, at 10:49 AM, John Mardinly john.mardi...@asu.edu wrote: Dan; Can you elaborate? A. John Mardinly, Ph.D., P.E. Principal Materials Nanoanalysis Engineer EMail: [1]john.mardi...@asu.edu Cell: [2]408-921-3253

[LUTE] Re: Scottish Lute Album

I took David up on this offer, its a lovely album and I am really enjoying it, thanks David, very generous of you! On Fri, Nov 7, 2014 at 3:06 PM, David Tayler [1]vidan...@sbcglobal.net wrote: A A Dear all, my new Album is now online. A A After putting it online, I asked

[LUTE] Galliard after Laveche

I am working on this duo and the part I have been supplied with is very hard to read, obviously hand copied from some other source. Does anyone have a clean copy, (maybe along the lines of something computer generated like Wayne Cripps' great work)? If not, I will just do this

[LUTE] Re: St Matthew Passion lute part Komm Susses Kreuz

I did the same as your second experience, only played the one Aria and was unable to check tuning, just play and pray. I recall I used a 10 course lute, forgot what tuning, it was a long time ago. It was a bit terrifying, not sure I'd do it again! On Tue, Oct 21, 2014 at 1:47 PM,

[LUTE] Strings for heavier lute

List, I know, from my recent post, there are a minority of players on this list who either own heavier non-historical instruments or own and actually play them. I am in the latter group, with a 1977 Papazian. I have tried a variety of strings, and its the trebles that seem the

[LUTE] Re: Seven courses versus eight.

My sentiments exactly. As a Renaissance lute player, the only reason I could imagine buying a 7 course is if I got an extraordinary deal on an instrument that I loved otherwise. On Wed, Oct 15, 2014 at 5:08 PM, Samuel Lawson [1]sjlaw...@sdf.org wrote: I've thoroughly enjoyed

[LUTE] Re: beginners, and practicalities of buying lutes

That's funny! As probably the only extant Papazian lute owner/player in the world today (possible?) I beg to differ. It isn't that hard to play, my only complaint is it was hard to find strings, and with a 64cm string length, the tension is awfully high on the trebles, making subtle

[LUTE] Re: Time for new strings

Hi Omer, Here is a listing of lute string sources: [1]http://www.unm.edu/~ctdbach/music/lute_strings.html Personally I have worked with Boston Catlines many times and find them terrific. Good luck. On Mon, Oct 13, 2014 at 8:41 AM, Omer Katzir [2]kome...@gmail.com wrote:

[LUTE] Re: Lute Music for Sale

I think you can see the listings here: [1]http://www.ebay.com/usr/deryck5?_trksid=p2047675.l2559 2014-09-23 10:46 GMT-04:00 David Morales [2]dmorale...@cuerdaspulsadas.com: A A Could you please send the link for each book? A A Thanks. A A 2014-09-23 15:47 GMT+02:00

[LUTE] Re: Seven courses vs eight

others can't understand why anyone would spend so much money on 6c 7c and 10c lutes when they can just play everything on an 8c, This pretty much sums up how I feel, if you can only own one lute, an 8c makes sense to me. I do miss the low C from when I used to own a 10c, only

[LUTE] Re: those Pignoses!

Yes, I am also very much interested in the microphone you use and its placement, thanks. On Thu, Aug 7, 2014 at 8:12 AM, Geoff Gaherty [1]ge...@gaherty.ca wrote: On 2014-08-07, 6:31 AM, wayne lute wrote: It is over a foot tall, so not as portable as the little one, but

[LUTE] Re: those Pegheadz!

I am very interested in those pegheads, my lute is anything but historical, and turning the pegs is tedious, I'm all for it. Does anyone have an idea on the price per peg? On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 5:17 PM, David van Ooijen [1]davidvanooi...@gmail.com wrote: A A Maybe a little

[LUTE] Lute Songs on the Web

Greetings Lutenists, I am reading through some songs with a soprano this week. I must have a roomful of printed books of music, greatest hits of the era, Dowland, Campion, Ford, most of the Stainer and Bell editions. Is there a place on the internet where these are perhaps already

[LUTE] Re: fuzzy lute

I've only seen this when an instrument is shipped in hot weather and gets stuck in some non air-conditioned warehouse for a long period. I am surprised that this would happen if you are keeping your lute in the case in an air-conditioned environment, its got to get really hot for

[LUTE] Pat O'Brien

I am seeing on Wkipedia: [1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_O'Brien_(musician) That Pat passed away yesterday. Does anyone know more about this. He was my first lute teacher, extraordinary guy. :( A A -- References 1.

[LUTE] Re: Appropriateness of play list

Good story, thanks for sharing! On Jul 3, 2014, at 3:29 AM, Ed Durbrow edurb...@gmail.com wrote: On Jul 2, 2014, at 12:17 PM, Edward C. Yong edward.y...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone else with anecdotes of mediaeval clichés to report? Or are these too frequent and numerous to merit mention?

[LUTE] Re: Carmen's Whistle

me to the version of this Johnson work that Paul A A O'Dette plays here: A A [1][3]http://youtu.be/3q5pi-Ad7JA A A Thank you! A A Charles Mokotoff A A -- References A A 1. [4]http://youtu.be/3q5pi-Ad7JA To get on or off this list see list

[LUTE] Carmen's Whistle

Greetings, Could someone point me to the version of this Johnson work that Paul O'Dette plays here: [1]http://youtu.be/3q5pi-Ad7JA Thank you! Charles Mokotoff -- References 1. http://youtu.be/3q5pi-Ad7JA To get on or off this list see list information at http