As a physician, I doubt it would do anything for the fingertips because players
fingertips are calloused, and astringents (such as witch Hazel) work to
constrict softer and less keratinized tissues, such as the face, or especially
mucous membranes. trj
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I used to use methylated spirits or surgical spirits (externally!) to harden
my feet for hiking. I imagine it would work the same on finger tips.
Gordon
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Do we really want dry, hard fingertips when we play the lute? I always soak
mine in soapy water to soften them and put a little shea butter on them to
moisten them before I play in order to get a warmer sound.
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From: Gordon Gregory
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Aside from one suite in A major, and an LSA microfilm, is any of
Marella's music available in facsimile or otherwise? Looking for Books
I, 1757 and II, 1762 for english guitar. r
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I agree with Stephen. I like my sound best when my fingers are soft, such as
after bathing.
On Jan 3, 2012, at 1:00 PM, stephen arndt wrote:
Do we really want dry, hard fingertips when we play the lute? I always soak
mine in soapy water to soften them and put a little shea butter on them to
