[LUTE] Superfluous movement in fourth LH finger.
The little finger of my left hand (aka L4) exhibits a variety of superfluous maneuvers when the other three fingers move. Jerking, sudden tension, extension, flexing, etc. Sometimes the motions are in the same direction as the other fingers, and sometimes in the opposite direction. The other fingers do this too, but L4 is especially prolific. I wonder whether physiology might shed light on the origin of this. Are the motions neurological in origin? For example, are there shared nerves or ganglions between L4 and the other three fingers? Are they mechanical in origin? Are L4's unnecessary motions due to stress from sharing tendons and/or muscles with the other three fingers? Are they psychological in origin? Perhaps a jerky L4 is body language for I'm confused and I feel insecure.? To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[LUTE] Re: Superfluous movement in fourth LH finger.
The only long-distance aspect of this I could address would be to ask you is whether or not you are pro-actively tensing the extensor muscles in the back of your left forearm in an unnecessary effort to get fingers off the string as fast as possible, in order to move around the fingerboard in a hurry. Could be psychological in origin; performance/practice perfectionist anxiety. Back of the forearm- (BOTH arms, by the way) must be as relaxed as possible. And learn to use slow- even slithery- movements; especially warming up or learning new music. But ultimately; diagnosing treating this situation properly means face-to-face, hands on work with a good teacher. Not over email. Dan On 10/17/2013 5:38 AM, Herbert Ward wrote: The little finger of my left hand (aka L4) exhibits a variety of superfluous maneuvers when the other three fingers move. Jerking, sudden tension, extension, flexing, etc. Sometimes the motions are in the same direction as the other fingers, and sometimes in the opposite direction. The other fingers do this too, but L4 is especially prolific. I wonder whether physiology might shed light on the origin of this. Are the motions neurological in origin? For example, are there shared nerves or ganglions between L4 and the other three fingers? Are they mechanical in origin? Are L4's unnecessary motions due to stress from sharing tendons and/or muscles with the other three fingers? Are they psychological in origin? Perhaps a jerky L4 is body language for I'm confused and I feel insecure.? To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[LUTE] Checking a lute vs carry-on.
This is regarding flying with a lute. Assuming that you have a good flight case, is it better to check your lute or take it as a carry-on item? When I look at the carry-on regulations, I see that the allowed size is much too small to accomodate a 63 cm lute. And when I put my lute into an overhead bin, I'm quite liable to the charge of bin hog, especially dreadful when the plane is full. I did a carry-on a few months ago. I had no problems. But I'm always dreading a tap on the shoulder and someone saying, excuse me, but your carry-on item is too large. So, is it worthwhile to get a flight case and check the lute into the baggage handling system? Or should I stick with carry-on? To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[LUTE] Re: Checking a lute vs carry-on.
Hi, A I haven't travelled with my Renaissance lute inA a long time, and the old days I used to be able to take it as carry on luggage.A However, I have travelled to France as recently as 2 years ago with my Morrocan Oud in a well padded softcase, and had no issues for carry on, and the lute did fit in the overhead bin..A A I have however heard nightmare stories with instruments in heavy steel flight cases, which ended up broken nevertheless.A One friend literally saw the bagage handlers drop a viola da Gamba from the plane to the ground, and even though it was in a flight case, it ended up broken... the other solution is to buy another ticket for the lute... A A good luck A Bruno 2013/10/17 Herbert Ward [1]wa...@physics.utexas.edu This is regarding flying with a lute. Assuming that you have a good flight case, is it better to check your lute or take it as a carry-on item? When I look at the carry-on regulations, I see that the allowed size is much too small to accomodate a 63 cm lute. A And when I put my lute into an overhead bin, I'm quite liable to the charge of bin hog, especially dreadful when the plane is full. I did a carry-on a few months ago. A I had no problems. A But I'm always dreading a tap on the shoulder and someone saying, excuse me, but your carry-on item is too large. So, is it worthwhile to get a flight case and check the lute into the baggage handling system? A Or should I stick with carry-on? To get on or off this list see list information at [2]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html -- A Bruno Cognyl-Fournier A [3]www.estavel.org A -- References 1. mailto:wa...@physics.utexas.edu 2. http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html 3. http://www.estavel.org/
[LUTE] Howard Skempton: Prelude 7 (1989)
Here is a version (best I can do) of a Prelude from Images, published in 1994. From the Wikipedia entry: Skempton's work is characterized by stripped down, essentials-only choice of materials, absence of formal development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyFtzBXMK5E Stuart To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[LUTE] Re: Howard Skempton: Prelude 7 (1989)
Nice piece of music, Stuart, and a very convincing arrangement! Love it. David *** David van Ooijen [1]davidvanooi...@gmail.com [2]www.davidvanooijen.nl *** On 17 October 2013 21:07, WALSH STUART [3]s.wa...@ntlworld.com wrote: Here is a version (best I can do) of a Prelude from Images, published in 1994. From the Wikipedia entry: Skempton's work is characterized by stripped down, essentials-only choice of materials, absence of formal development [4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyFtzBXMK5E Stuart To get on or off this list see list information at [5]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html -- References 1. mailto:davidvanooi...@gmail.com 2. http://www.davidvanooijen.nl/ 3. mailto:s.wa...@ntlworld.com 4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyFtzBXMK5E 5. http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[LUTE] Re: Checking a lute vs carry-on.
... drop ... plane to the ground ... In this situation a strong case is counter-productive. Better might be a weaker case, like the crumple zones in a car: http://www.hk-phy.org/contextual/mechanics/mom/impul04_e.html in the overhead bin..  I have however heard nightmare stories with instruments in heavy steel flight cases, which ended up broken nevertheless. One friend literally saw the bagage handlers drop a viola da Gamba from the plane to the ground, and even though it was in a flight case, it ended up broken... the other solution is to buy another ticket for the lute...   good luck  Bruno 2013/10/17 Herbert Ward wa...@physics.utexas.edu This is regarding flying with a lute. Assuming that you have a good flight case, is it better to check your lute or take it as a carry-on item? When I look at the carry-on regulations, I see that the allowed size is much too small to accomodate a 63 cm lute.  And when I put my lute into an overhead bin, I'm quite liable to the charge of bin hog, especially dreadful when the plane is full. I did a carry-on a few months ago.  I had no problems.  But I'm always dreading a tap on the shoulder and someone saying, excuse me, but your carry-on item is too large. So, is it worthwhile to get a flight case and check the lute into the baggage handling system?  Or should I stick with carry-on? To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html --  Bruno Cognyl-Fournier  www.estavel.org  --
[LUTE] Re: Howard Skempton: Prelude 7 (1989)
On 17/10/2013 20:30, David van Ooijen wrote: Nice piece of music, Stuart, and a very convincing arrangement! Love it. David Thanks David. The piece would probably be better faster - and with really pin sharp playing but picking out little rhythmic details. But Skempton marked it 'Comodo' (not komodo!) as he so often does. Stuart *** David van Ooijen [1]davidvanooi...@gmail.com [2]www.davidvanooijen.nl *** On 17 October 2013 21:07, WALSH STUART [3]s.wa...@ntlworld.com wrote: Here is a version (best I can do) of a Prelude from Images, published in 1994. From the Wikipedia entry: Skempton's work is characterized by stripped down, essentials-only choice of materials, absence of formal development [4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyFtzBXMK5E Stuart To get on or off this list see list information at [5]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html -- References 1. mailto:davidvanooi...@gmail.com 2. http://www.davidvanooijen.nl/ 3. mailto:s.wa...@ntlworld.com 4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyFtzBXMK5E 5. http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[LUTE] Re: Lyn Elder
Ed-- Wow! Thanks for sharing that link! My hurdy-gurdy was made (by me) from plans purchased from Lyn. That's the first time I've seen a twin to my own. My di-chord tromba marina was modelled on one of his used by the Waverly Consort of New York. I've never met Lyn, but had a very helpful conversation by phone of the intricacies of gurdy building. He was very kind to help me. Regards, Leonard Williams On 10/16/13 10:59 PM, Ed Durbrow edurb...@gmail.com wrote: While following Howard's link about the tromba marina, I saw something about medieval instruments on the side and it turned out to be a short film about a young Lyn Elder. I recognized Lyn before the narrator mentioned his name. My Baroque lute was made by Lyn. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bfw3N_tEMSI Ed Durbrow Saitama, Japan http://www.youtube.com/user/edurbrow?feature=watch https://soundcloud.com/ed-durbrow http://www9.plala.or.jp/edurbrow/ -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
[LUTE] Re: Checking a lute vs carry-on.
Hi Herbert, I would recommend trying to carry it on by any means. It is a documented fact that the airlines employ angry rhinos to handle the baggage. You can check at the gate if necessary, which is far better than handing it over. On board, you could also ask the flight crew if they have room in a storage closet. I always feel like I'm in the safe zone once I make it on board. I've never had anyone tap me on the shoulder after I was on the plane. (However, a boarding gate agent in Germany who had followed me on the plane did her best to tackle me to prevent my guitar from getting in a overhead bin. I saw her wipe away a tear when she realized it actually fit in there.) Personally, I feel zero guilt in bringing an instrument on board. Have you seen the immense size of the carry on bags some regular passengers have? With airlines trying to nickel and dime passengers with checked baggage fees, I know why they try to cram as much stuff in as possible. Chris Dr. Christopher Wilke D.M.A. Lutenist, Guitarist and Composer www.christopherwilke.com On Thu, 10/17/13, Herbert Ward wa...@physics.utexas.edu wrote: Subject: [LUTE] Checking a lute vs carry-on. To: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu Date: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 1:31 PM This is regarding flying with a lute. Assuming that you have a good flight case, is it better to check your lute or take it as a carry-on item? When I look at the carry-on regulations, I see that the allowed size is much too small to accomodate a 63 cm lute. And when I put my lute into an overhead bin, I'm quite liable to the charge of bin hog, especially dreadful when the plane is full. I did a carry-on a few months ago. I had no problems. But I'm always dreading a tap on the shoulder and someone saying, excuse me, but your carry-on item is too large. So, is it worthwhile to get a flight case and check the lute into the baggage handling system? Or should I stick with carry-on? To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
