Sean's suggestion was very useful ,that is having two points of
contact on the pegbox.
With two cords from a guitar strap attached to these, there is an extra
level of stability and as he says, no rotating.
Many thanks
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From: Sean Smith <lutesm...@mac.com>
To: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu
Sent: Thursday, 23 July 2015, 4:26
Subject: [LUTE] Re: Lute Strap
Charles
I keep an eye out at Goodwills and other used clothing stores for a
useful belt. Years ago I found the perfect Marks & Spencer for a couple
of bucks and modified it for the lute strap. You certainly don't want
any metal bits bobbling around in the case. I use two dark laces coming
off the shoulder to the pegbox that keep the lute in exactly the
position I want it. No rotating and the strings and right hand are
always where I want them. Position is one thing but consistancy has its
place, too. This really helped me move forward a few years ago in
technique and - bonus - I can stand comfortably and play, too. If I
hadn't listened to too much prog in the 70s I could probably even
dance.
I could send you pics if you'd like.
Sean
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