And I can't even do the singing with strumming very well. It's one of the reasons that I was attracted to lute and then "classical" guitar (yes, the other way 'round from most!) back in 1970 instead of wanting to be a folk-singer. But perhaps some list members more talented in this skill have better advice....
Best, and keep playing and/or singing, Chris. >>> <dem...@suffolk.lib.ny.us> 3/20/2010 11:12 AM >>> > Hello. > > In addition to learning the lute, I have started formal vocal training. > In choosing to sing Caccini I have hit the "how do you play and sing at > the same time?" problem. some can, others cant. I can do strumming when i sing (as for modern folk music or renaissance music I am playing casually by ear, but the more complex the plucking gets the less able I am to sing and play together; even when I am off-book for the music. Curiously, it is proven that I can dance and play a crumhorn or bass recorder. Dont worry too much if this is a skill that takes you time to develop, some parts of the brain are used in common with vocalization and reading, at least you should have the piece memorized in both aspects. -- Dana Emery To get on or off this list see list information at [1]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html -- References 1. http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute
