But which instrument, Martyn? Various lutes of different sizes are held differently. The main point of non-skid material is the effort to keep the instrument from moving around while you are playing it. Straps do this too. If you like one way better than the others, use it. The old ones can tell us what they did in manuscripts and we can observe paintings, drawings, etc. to get an idea of what they did. This input is no doubt helpful. However, the bottom line is that you still have to find a way that works for you for each instrument that you play. One size does not fit all.
Best, M**5 -----Original Message----- From: Martyn Hodgson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: May 21, 2005 2:28 AM To: "Dr. Marion Ceruti" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Lute Net <lute@cs.dartmouth.edu> Subject: Re: The List! But perhaps you ought really to be thinking of how the Old Ones held the instrument and use this as the basis for discussion; surely they have something to tell us. "Dr. Marion Ceruti" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dear Arto and other friends, For the benefit of those who forgot the context, we were talking about the advantages and disadvantages of various non-skid pads to be used when playing lutes. If you want to keep your equipment together, the most convenient way is to store it in your lute case, space permitting. However, some items can damage your lute if stored in the case without another container. This container can be made of cloth, plastic, paper, leather, or any other material that will not damage your lute. The exact material is not as important as the protection it provides. The relevant theme of this discussion here is how to protect your lute from damage regardless of the source of this damage. Since most lutenists care about what happens to his or her lute this topic is very relevant to The List! If you think this off topic, please explain why you think so. The text of the original message is something like follows: "Another disadvantage is that rubber can imprint patterns on the top of an instrument if you store the rubber in the case on the instrument, particularly in a hot place. The solution is to roll up the rubber sheet and put it in a sealed plasic bag. Then there is no problem with storing it in your instrument case. Paper bags might work also although I have not tried them." Taken out of context, many sentences can seem off topic even though they are not. However, my message was never intended to be understood out of the context. Removing the context serves no useful purpose. So you see, Arto, it is not about bags, paper or otherwise, it is about lutes. My best wishes for the success of all, Marion $$$$!$!$!$!$!Viva la tiorba!$$$$!$!$!$!$ -----Original Message----- From: Arto Wikla Sent: May 20, 2005 1:56 PM To: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu Subject: The List! > Paper bags might work also although I have not tried them. Oh how I miss the 1990's of the Lutelist! No paper bags talk, no arguments about the "S" - actually no "S" at all. Lots of wise writers. General understanding between us. Well, lots of fighting sometimes, too. But anyhow there was some kind of friendliness in all that? But it really took quite long to get the nowadays "normal internet unpoliteness", trolls and all that stuff here in the List. And many of those wise have left - as in many places of the internet already earlier. Perhaps I am getting old? ;-) All the best anyhow, Arto To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html --------------------------------- How much free photo storage do you get? Store your holiday snaps for FREE with Yahoo! Photos. Get Yahoo! Photos --
