Is anyone aware of oil used in the renaissance by players to ...
I have found that zealous hand-cleaning with harsh soaps
is counterproductive: the oilless skin on the left hand fingertips
sticks (rather tenaciously) to the strings with the
least amount of perspiration, greatly increasing the
This is not compatible with McKillop's dish washing procedure for good
tone.
PP
It is more a case of having hands in hot water for ten minutes or so. Really
softens the tips. Well, works for me.
Rob
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This topic came up a couple of years ago. Supposedly someone used
oil of tartar on his fingertips. However--this can be very dangerous.
Oil of tartar is hydrated potassium carbonate and is extremely caustic. It
will indeed soften the skin, and remove it as well! It is used in the
- Original Message -
From: Jason Kortis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Friday, December 16, 2005 10:17 am
Subject: [LUTE] Oil
Hello all,
Is anyone aware of oil used in the renaissance by players to
soften their hands and facilitate the whole process of playing the
lute? Did they drink any
