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Ronn McFarlane – Beyond the Basics

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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 9 – Trebles

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

Beyond the Basics 19 – No Plodding

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