[LUTE] Instruction videos

2006-02-11 Thread Lutemann
Are there any good lute instruction videos out there demonstrating historically informed technique on the Renaissance lute? I think just watching someone with a well developed technique go through the motions would help a lot. I've tried to get Christopher Berg to do this but to no

[LUTE] Re: Left hand tension

2005-11-05 Thread Lutemann
I'd really have to see your left hand to know what to suggest. I could be a result of poor positioning, pressing too hard on the strings or just that you are playing pieces that are too difficult for you. Another cause of left hand tension is due to the instrument itself. With the

[LUTE] Re: to Matanya Ophee

2005-08-27 Thread Lutemann
Matanya got offended when his name wasn't even mentioned on Todd Tipton's guitar list and he left in a huff. In this case he assumed people were talking about him. He doesn't need much to attack or feel that he's being attacked. The best thing to do is to just ignore him. -- To get on or

Re: VERY OFF TOPIC

2005-05-05 Thread Lutemann
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