Jez wrote: > > Hello all, > > When playing the guitar I use a support known as an > 'A' frame. It sticks on the side of the instrument > with suckers and rests on the knee with a > velcro-adjusted strap, holding the thing at the right > height and angle. > After struggling to hold the lute equally comfortably, > I eventually decided to see if the frame would fit on > it, which of course it does and makes it much easier > to play. > My query is; how much is this going to be disapproved > of? Are artificial supports ever used, or should I > keep this thing strictly secret? > I've seen other players using a strap round the > shoulders, but don't see that this would stop the > thing turning in my lap due to the round back. > The only other thing that helps is to jam the thing > against a cigarette packet in my trouser pocket and > I'm planning to give up soon. > Thoughts please
Actually a strap will help keep the lute from turning. However if you can't find a strap you're comfortable with you can try what I and several other players do, lay something in your lap like a piece of suede leather or some of that rubber shelf lining material or anything similar that causes some friction against the body of the lute. I have a piece of leather that I keep in my case that I lay across my right knee and this helps immeasurabley. Regards, Craig
