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Originally published in the LSA Quarterly beginning in 2004, Ronn McFarlane‘s Beyond the Basics series explores beginner to intermediate lute techniques. It is an indispensable resource to any lutenist wishing to take their playing to the next level!
Beyond the Basics 1 – Introduction
Beyond the Basics 2 – How to Practice
Beyond the Basics 3 – Quick Release
Beyond the Basics 4 – How To Change a Habit
Beyond the Basics 5 – Surviving a Scale Burst
Beyond the Basics 6 – Rolling Chords
Beyond the Basics 7 – Left Hand Shifts
Beyond the Basics 8 – The Hinge Bar
Beyond the Basics 10 – Quiet Practice
Beyond the Basics 11 – Tone Control
Beyond the Basics 12 – Color Coding
Beyond the Basics 13 – Painting the Music
Beyond the Basics 14 – Mind Control
Beyond the Basics 15 – A Lighter Touch in Rapid Passages
Beyond the Basics 16 – Avoid Labored Playing
Beyond the Basics 17 – A Low Right Hand Position
Beyond the Basics 18 – Right Arm Movement and Follow-Through in Thumb-Under Technique