David, Bremner did NOT say that the 'true fort' of the instruments was to play ponticello. The complete text is on my website for all to see: www.rmguitar.co.uk/cittern.htm and I reproduce the passage below. He clearly states that the 'true fort' is to play between soundhole and bridge - but SOMETIMES play nearer the bridge for contrast, and also play tasto - near the neck.
''The true Fort of the Instrument is best produced by touching the Strings between the Sound-hole and the Bridge, tho' it will occasion a pleasing Variety to play some Times near the Bridge, and afterwards as far up as the Little-finger will allow the others to reach; the Tone of the one representing the Lute, and the other the Pipe or Organ. But this is only to be attempted when the Learner is well advanced, and can with Judgement apply it so as to expect a good Effect from it.'' Cheers, Rob -----Original Message----- From: David Kilpatrick [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 13 March 2005 11:34 Combined with the instruction in Bremner that the 'true forte' of the instrument is a very close ponticello playing To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
