Thanks Sean
I will try this more complex system for tying it to the peg-box. In
fact, at the moment I am using a slightly unorthodox system. I have a
long and wide leather belt (which is made of fairly flexible leather,
that I reinforced at my shoulders), and this is tied to the 5th and
8th strings by thongs that are attached before the end of the belt .
I then wrap the end of the belt round the end of the peg-box. I
feared this might damp the sound, but I don't think so; and it does
seem to prevent the lute from rolling. However, it has received some
rude remarks from other lutists.
I will probably press on regardless.
Regards
Anthony
Le 14 mai 07 à 18:33, Sean Smith a écrit :
>
> I've made my peace with straps and often play standing now. One
> thing that helps is to use a wide belt that has ties. For these I
> scavange used clothing stores.
>
> On the peg box end of the strap I have strings (or thongs) that
> go to both ends of the pegbox, ie, the 1st and 6th courses as well
> as the far end (3rd and 4th course pegs). With a little wrapping or
> string adjustment I get a VERY stable position. The lute never
> rolls down or up.
>
> regards,
> Sean
>
> Caroline Usher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Anthony Hind wrote:
>> On two slightly different topics.
>> I have seen lutists using a wooden tool to turn pegs. I wouldn't mind
>> buying one of these myself; however, is there not a risk of breaking
>> a peg or even the peg-box?
>>
> Not if you know when to cease and desist. It should be pretty obvious
> when a peg is really jammed and needs to be tapped out, or allowed to
> dry out in lower humidity. If your pegs are in good working condition
> there should be no danger.
>
> The peg-turner helps you to turn the peg more smoothly.
>> I have not noticed any paintings of lute players showing them with a
>> lute strap, and yet most players use a strap today. Might these be
>> absent from paintings, but nevertheless have been used when the
>> lutist actually played? Are there any signs on the old lutes
>> themselves that straps were indeed used?
>>
> Search the archives of this list.
>> There seem to be many ways of wearing these straps.
> Yes. Remember that the clothing worn in the heyday of the lute was
> very
> different from ours. That makes a big difference.
>> Would either of these
>> methods be beneficial or tend to inhibit resonance?
>>
>> I have noticed that the lute remains most stable when the strap is
>> tied nearer the extremity of the peg-box.
>>
> That works for you and probably most men. I find that since my
> shoulders are narrower and more rounded, I have to attach the strap
> close to the neck or it slips off my shoulder.
>> Furthermore, some people use colourful cloth material, while others
>> use a very solid guitar-strap. Is it just the case of 'use what works
>> for you", or are there serious reasons for adopting a particular
>> method?
> De gustibus non disputandum. Wider is better, as is non-slippery. You
> want something that will grip your back.
>
> Remember that how you look does affect how people perceive you. A
> psychedelic strap may remind you of your hard-rockin' college days and
> comment ironically the instrument you now favor, but would be out of
> place in the Collegium concert. Black or natural leather is never out
> of place.
>
> When I play in costume I have a strap that matches my dress. BTW my
> costume is in subdued colors with low contrast--in other words it's
> not
> a "stage" costume with lots of stripes, gold braid etc. The idea is to
> focus on the music after all. The costume helps set the mood.
> Caroline
>
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