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Re: Instrument?



In a message dated 12/9/02 11:39:16 AM, pinnolis (at) brandeis(dot)edu writes:

<< Helen:

Also note the fiddler is holding the bow in the left hand and the instrument

in the right, or rather, straight ahead. no chin rest... too early for that

...although it appears to be resting on the shoulder and his head is leaning

in on the instrument. Viol is smaller than today's cello. Note the large

size of the woodwind as well. This is a wonderful piece for historical

knowledge of the instruments, isn't it? >>

However, aren't some woodcuts or paintings pictured in sources reversed, just 
as flute players are often pictured with the flute going in the wrong 
direction? Sometimes not an indication of the actual positioning of the 
instruments and the musicians performing.
Adrianne

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