[BAROQUE-LUTE] thumb in or out???

[1]https://youtu.be/XKIHIX8R870 observe his right hand>> can't wait for the conversation ???!!!l let's see what all he lute experts have to say By the way he gave a concert in Berkeley several month ago enjoy Hermann -- References 1. https://youtu.be/XKIHIX8R870

[LUTE] Thumb-over

One obscure feature of plucking which has always fascinated but eluded me is the technique of using also the thumb to play on the lower strings. Supposedly mainly feasible on 6 course instruments and a narrow neck, it has apparently been in vogue and an open "secret" for the

[LUTE] Thumb under

When playing a single line with t-i, it is clear that the thumb finishes its stroke under the first finger. But not so clear to me is the position of the thumb relative to the second finger when two note chords are interspersed with the single line. Does the thumb finish its stroke under the

[LUTE] Thumb rest stroke

I'm curious as to when it is thought the rest stroke for the thumb came into common use. Was it commonly used on the Renaissance lute? Do we think Dowland used it early, or late, or at all in his career? Thanks, Ned -- To get on or off this list see list information at

[LUTE] Thumb-under . . always?

Making the transition from thumb-over to thumb-under technique has been interesting. Holding the lute (without a strap) seems more problematical, but seeing that the thumb and index finger pluck the string in much the same place (unlike thumb-over, at least as I used to use it)

[LUTE] thumb-index

Sorry, I just realised I've been sending my messages to the lute-request address, in stead of the lute list. Still struggling with gmail ... This is what I wrote on the vihuela list, but with equal thanks to lute list members who helped me out: Great list! The best answers where those that

[LUTE] thumb-over

I can but try again My message was cut, let's try again David and Daniel I think this question was raised in January 2007, following a discussion that began on the French lute list http://tinyurl.com/ 2d8fb8 One of the luthists, on the French list, involved in the earlier discussion

[LUTE] Thumb

Hi there lute list, I'm looking for some specific information for my thesis I'm doing on the viol. Does anybody know of any reference to the position of the left hand thumb on any plucked instrument? Thanks in advance all. Shaun Ng skype: shaunkfng tel: +61 (0)410 820228 msn: [EMAIL

[LUTE] Thumb on diapason?

worth persevering with them. Best wishes, Stewart. - Original Message - From: Sean Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Stewart McCoy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 02, 2006 3:32 AM Subject: Re: [LUTE] Thumb on diapason? Hi Stewart, I respectfully disagree. My half/hinge bar trick

[LUTE] Thumb on diapason?

Dear Sean, This is the passage from Francesco da Milano's Ricercar 27: |\|\ |\| | | c___d___ _a_b__|___|a__|_ a_|_d_|_b_|_ ___c__|_c__b__|_c_|_ ___a__|___|___|_ _d|_c_|_a_|_ There is only one way

[LUTE] Thumb on diapason?

Dear Sean, This is the passage from Francesco da Milano's Ricercar 27: |\|\ |\| | | c___d___ _a_b__|___|a__|_ a_|_d_|_b_|_ ___c__|_c__b__|_c_|_ ___a__|___|___|_ _d|_c_|_a_|_ There is only one way

[LUTE] thumb on diapason?

Dear All In Lute News N=B079, P.25, we can read that The January 2006 (Vol 24, N=B0 05) issue has a paper on the technique of using the left thumb, over the edge of the neck (seen in some renaissance lute paintings) and often seen in folk guitar techniques. I suppose the article

[LUTE] Thumb way under

Hello all, Does anyone have the problem of their right hand middle finger crashing into their thumb when playing chords? If I drop my right arm down really far it helps but this is uncomfortable even after a short time. My thumb is a bit longer than most, but maybe I need to arch my hand or

[LUTE] Thumb-in guitar

Does anyone out there play guitar with thumb-in technique? How does it work out with the higher tension strings? I've got a young person interested in playing stuff on a guitar, not interested in a particular style or technique; all I could responsibly show him is thumb-in, lute style.

Re: Baroque lute thumb studies?

Dear Wayne I found the starting pages of Giesbert's tutor very usefull. If you shouldn't have it I think I could send you some pages as a fax or publish some exercices on my page. I am also starting to play simple d-major or -minor chords jumping with my thumb from the ///a to the d on the

Baroque lute thumb studies?

Hi Folks - Speaking of starting baroque lute, do any of you know good studies or exercises to get the right hand thumb going to the correct string? Wayne To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html