Dear lutenists
Recently, I have found myself having to do some rather heavy
gardening, which appears to be almost incompatible with lute playing.
the simple fact of being physically tired is part of it, but also the
fingers seem less supple after clenching a spade or a pick-axe.
One lute player told me that even carrying suit-cases to a performance,
can make their fingers stiff; and certain lute makers told me that
using a lute maker's tools can make lute playing more difficult;
although there are some excellent lute maker-players, even among us.
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Do others have similar impressions, and if so, are there any ideas on
how to get round this, (apart, of course simply from getting someone
else to carry your lutes, and do the gardening, or play your lutes):
some exercise between activities to help prepare for playing, perhaps?
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At present, I am back in my flat in Paris, and so playing as much as I
can, in spite of the hot weather, which also makes things more
difficult, and I have regained the suppleness, but I will soon have to
go back to gardening.
Thanks for any advice,
Anthony
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