>> haven't seen very many current photos of lutenists with their right >> hands held in that position shown in the paintings. > > > Like David, I am curious to hear an explanation of the close hand. > Paul Pleijsier
Hoi Paul Talk to Toyohiko, he is doing that these days. Gradually, to be fair, but step by step closer to the bridge (take me to the bridge ...) with a lower string tension. He's happy with it. David ************************************ David van Ooijen Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Http://www.davidvanooijen.nl ************************************ To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html