[LUTE] Re: cleaning

2006-11-01 Thread Edward Martin
Words of wisdom from the expert. ed At 08:02 PM 11/1/2006 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >I see that I have just achieved my long overdue 15 minutes of fame! Anyway, >yes, clean saliva is usually perfectly fine, but roll a wad of soft cotton >onto a thin swab stick so that it is long and el

[LUTE] Re: cleaning

2006-11-01 Thread KennethBeLute
I see that I have just achieved my long overdue 15 minutes of fame! Anyway, yes, clean saliva is usually perfectly fine, but roll a wad of soft cotton onto a thin swab stick so that it is long and elongate, not short and stubby, and only lightly moisten it. Then gently roll it over the so

[LUTE] [LUTE]NE Lute playing day

2006-11-01 Thread Ron Andrico
Dear all: [Please forgive the specificity or duplication if you've already received this message.] This is the official announcement of a lute playing day scheduled for Saturday November 11th near Brattleboro, VT. We are organizing this event, which will be be hosted

[LUTE] Re: cleaning

2006-11-01 Thread Arthur Ness
He said, brush your teeth. But then, I guess you'd better wash out the tooth paste. That could scratch. Or do youwait an hour after brushing? Anyway, we need to hear from Kenneth. - Original Message - From: "Edward Martin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Arthur Ness" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "b

[LUTE] Re: cleaning

2006-11-01 Thread bill kilpatrick
seek purity of mind ... --- Edward Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How do I clean my mouth? > > ed > > At 05:48 PM 11/1/2006 -0500, Arthur Ness wrote: > >Hi Bill, > > > >Kenneth claims enzymes break down the built-up > dirt. He > >also says the mouth should be clean. > > > >ajn > >- Or

[LUTE] Re: cleaning

2006-11-01 Thread Edward Martin
How do I clean my mouth? ed At 05:48 PM 11/1/2006 -0500, Arthur Ness wrote: >Hi Bill, > >Kenneth claims enzymes break down the built-up dirt. He >also says the mouth should be clean. > >ajn >- Original Message - >From: "bill kilpatrick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: >Sent: Wednesday, Novembe

[LUTE] Re: cleaning

2006-11-01 Thread Edward Martin
Arthur, you are right on. I have used this method, and it works well, for me. 2 years ago, I decided to clean up some instruments I had for 20 + years, and they had turned quite dark in color. So, I used a very soft, old rag, and actually spit (yes, goobers!) and gently rubbed the old grime

[LUTE] Re: cleaning

2006-11-01 Thread Arthur Ness
Hi Bill, Kenneth claims enzymes break down the built-up dirt. He also says the mouth should be clean. ajn - Original Message - From: "bill kilpatrick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 5:38 PM Subject: [LUTE] Re: cleaning > thank you arthur - perhaps "spit"

[LUTE] Re: cleaning

2006-11-01 Thread bill kilpatrick
thank you arthur - perhaps "spit" is just a tad too cryptic. as i understand it, moisture of any sort is detrimental to wood IF it stays long enough to do any damage. if you simply dab a piece of cotton cloth on your tongue and then rub it gently over the stain, it should be enough to remove it.

[LUTE] Re: cleaning

2006-11-01 Thread Arthur Ness
That suggestion usually shocks some people. But it was from Kenneth Bé, a conservator at the Cleveland Museum of Fine Arts. They actually use spit to clean the grime of centuries from paintings by the old masters. So he uses spit also to clean his lutes. But perhaps he can explain more. =

[LUTE] Re: cleaning

2006-11-01 Thread Arthur Ness
Spit! - Original Message - From: "Alan Barnosky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 1:15 PM Subject: [LUTE] cleaning >I am brand new to this list, if this question has come > up before, I apoligize, but I don't know of a way to > search old messages. > > I have a

[LUTE] cleaning

2006-11-01 Thread Alan Barnosky
I am brand new to this list, if this question has come up before, I apoligize, but I don't know of a way to search old messages. I have a 8 course rennasiance lute - the soundboard is only lightly finished. I've had it for about 2 years and where I have placed the pinky is really dirty. Anyone k

[LUTE] Re: Continuo Question

2006-11-01 Thread David Rastall
Howard and Mathias: many thanks for your input on my continuo question(s). Much appreciated. David R [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.rastallmusic.com -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html