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Subject: Fw: [LUTE] Re: cleaning a soundboard + Strap
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From: jandaparker [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Anthony Hind [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I tried a piece of cling film. It was alright as far as lightness and
contact, at least you could feel the sound-board through it. I think
that may be important, but it tends to make your finger too hot and
also very humid. I thought of using a mini chamois leather, or micro-
pore, glove;
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
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
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
I've seen a several Ren lute players holding their instruments by
sitting with their left ankle resting on their right knee - this does
away with the necessity for a strap but in my advanced years I can't
hold this position comfortably for more than a few measures.
There's always the
Thank you Caroline
I have indeed adopted a leather belt in natural leather so I don't
seem to be out of order here, but my way of tying it (as I explain to
Sean) has received some comment
If I understand you correctly, there are paintings showing lute
straps, I will look more
Le 14 mai 07 à 18:59, Andrew Gibbs a écrit :
I've seen a several Ren lute players holding their instruments by
sitting with their left ankle resting on their right knee - this
does away with the necessity for a strap but in my advanced years I
can't hold this position comfortably for
Alcohol!
David
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From: Edward Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Arthur Ness [EMAIL PROTECTED]; bill kilpatrick
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Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 11:53 PM
Subject: [LUTE] Re: cleaning
How do I clean my mouth?
ed
At 05:48 PM
In a message dated 11/2/2006 3:27:29 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
from Kenneth Be, a conservator at the Cleveland Museum
of Fine Arts. They actually use spit to clean the grime
of centuries from paintings by the old masters. So he
If you eat some licorice
Dr. Be,
I'm noticing some lint in the crevices on my belly
;^)
Sean
On Nov 2, 2006, at 5:35 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 11/2/2006 3:27:29 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
from Kenneth Be, a conservator at the Cleveland Museum
of Fine
... yes, clean saliva is usually perfectly fine, but roll a wad of soft
cotton ...
Would it be prudent to try distilled water first, and then use saliva
only if the distilled water failed?
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Spit!
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From: Alan Barnosky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu
Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 1:15 PM
Subject: [LUTE] cleaning
I am brand new to this list, if this question has come
up before, I apoligize, but I don't know of a way to
search old
.
==ajn
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From: Arthur Ness [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Alan Barnosky [EMAIL PROTECTED];
lute@cs.dartmouth.edu
Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 1:51 PM
Subject: [LUTE] Re: cleaning
Spit!
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From: Alan Barnosky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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to clean his lutes. But perhaps he
can
explain more.
==ajn
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From: Arthur Ness [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Alan Barnosky [EMAIL PROTECTED];
lute@cs.dartmouth.edu
Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 1:51 PM
Subject: [LUTE] Re: cleaning
Spit!
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Hi Bill,
Kenneth claims enzymes break down the built-up dirt. He
also says the mouth should be clean.
ajn
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From: bill kilpatrick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu
Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 5:38 PM
Subject: [LUTE] Re: cleaning
thank you arthur
: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 1:51 PM
Subject: [LUTE] Re: cleaning
Spit!
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From: Alan Barnosky [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu
Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 1:15 PM
Subject: [LUTE] cleaning
I am brand new to this list, if this question has come
, November 01, 2006 5:38 PM
Subject: [LUTE] Re: cleaning
thank you arthur - perhaps spit is just a tad too
cryptic.
as i understand it, moisture of any sort is
detrimental to wood IF it stays long enough to do any
damage. if you simply dab a piece of cotton cloth on
your tongue
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From: bill kilpatrick
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To: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu
Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 5:38 PM
Subject: [LUTE] Re: cleaning
thank you arthur - perhaps spit is just a tad
too
cryptic.
as i understand it, moisture of any sort is
detrimental to wood IF it stays
Words of wisdom from the expert.
ed
At 08:02 PM 11/1/2006 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I see that I have just achieved my long overdue 15 minutes of fame! Anyway,
yes, clean saliva is usually perfectly fine, but roll a wad of soft cotton
onto a thin swab stick so that it is long and
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