Michael,
> Regarding Williams's memorization act: how many
>instruments and tunings does he perform on on a
>regular basis? (Koyunbaba doesn't count.)
>Chris
Well this is really the most beautiful part of a John Williams
concert, or for that matter any concert, isn't it. His ability to perform
flawlessly from memory where everything is perfected to the T. A rare event.
From my own experience I have no problem going back and forth to different
instruments and playing from memory. I've heard others do though.
This whole idea of playing from sheet music is fine, but I believe a
total fabrication of the 20 th century lutenist's.
I keep hearing the reason for this is grounded in the fact that thesedays
everyone plays 15 different instruments.
In the past this was not a problem was it? wWere does one find a tradition
of this?
As I said before it seems that more historical methods suggest
memorization.
Michael Thames
www.ThamesClassicalGuitars.com
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Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 3:18 PM
Subject: Re: Strap Buttons
> Michael,
>
>
> Regarding Williams's memorization act: how many
> instruments and tunings does he perform on on a
> regular basis? (Koyunbaba doesn't count.)
>
>
>
> Chris
>
>
>
>
> --- Michael Thames <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I heard that some people use a silk ribbon tied to
> > the pegbox. and simply
> > sit on the other end
> > Michael Thames
> > www.ThamesClassicalGuitars.com
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Dr. Marion Ceruti" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: "Ramon Marco de Sevilla" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
> > <lute@cs.dartmouth.edu>
> > Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 2:19 PM
> > Subject: Re: Strap Buttons
> >
> >
> > > Rob,
> > >
> > > So far, I have not heard of a strap button pulling
> > out of a lute.
> > > However, I have heard of a strap button damaging a
> > guitar
> > > that was checked into the airlines. It was not
> > packed correctly
> > > and the luggage handliers set it down hard on the
> > button end.
> > > The button shifted into the instrument and cracks
> > developed.
> > > Other than that story I have not heard any
> > disadvantages
> > > of a strap button, only advantages.
> > >
> > > Best,
> > > Marion
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Ramon Marco de Sevilla
> > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Sent: Apr 4, 2005 12:50 PM
> > > To: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu
> > > Subject: Strap Buttons
> > >
> > > Are lutes built strongly enough to handle strap
> > buttons?
> > >
> > > I have a hard time keeping my lute stable on my
> > lap and am thinking a
> > > strap may help (or velcro!).
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > > Rob
> > >
> > >
> > >
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