Many thanks Arthur - and everyone elso who helped
I've just bought a copy of Issam El-Mallah's edition...
Best
Andrew
On 4 Aug 2008, at 15:58, Arthur Ness wrote:
To respond to David's comment, I can add a bit.
...
There is a modern edition that most good music libraries will have
due
August 4th=2C 2008
Dear Lutenists:
Thank you for your responses. I have managed to loosen all the pegs save
three and will continue to work at it. I don't think the peg heads are oval=2C
although it would be a very slight occurrence and it would be difficult to tell
with the peg
Peg paste? I think that is just what I need. Where can I get some?
Another thing is that I often have problems tuning the strings who's pegs are
in the most awkward positions. For that problem I have mostly finished
constructing a helper from a disk of wood and a guitar string-winder.
-plh
At
Most music stores should carry it. It's used by violinists and what have
you. In the US, at least, I've usually heard it called peg dope rather
than peg paste.
Use it sparingly. You don't need very much, and too much can cause more
problems than it solves. There are also a variety of other
Your pegs need to be turned, fitted or sharpened until true.
Different pegs have different pitch, so the builder is the best choice.
Some keep a peg sharpener on hand, a couple of twists, and voila,
the pitch is restored; the peg is true. But shorter, of course.
In addition, you may have to true
Has anybody seen this: http://www.truetemperament.com/site/index.php
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Well...
So my teacher told me about a painting from the middle ages, you can
see there musicians in hell (how nice :-) )
like a Lute player with the string coming out and in from his body, or
Flute player with the Flute stuck in his... well... behind.
i really want to see this painting,
