In this episode, Laudon talks about the most common 16th and early 17th century right hand techniques. This video provides general descriptions. More in-depth videos will follow for each of the techniques. Recorded, edited, and produced by Paul Sánchez.
Links to music videos depicting different techniques:
Thumb-under: https://youtu.be/nmLdb80EhoY
Thumb-out (middle and index alternation): https://youtu.be/vJSxd72-rfo
Thumb-out (Thumb and index alternation)....I don't have a high quality video of this yet but here is an example done with my little home microphone: https://youtu.be/DzXROoRhcLo
Links to some sources on right hand technique:
Robert Dowland's "Varietie of lute lessons:" http://www.gerbode.net/facsimiles/Rdowland/varietie_of_lute_lessons_1610/
Thomas Robinson's "School of Music:" http://www.gerbode.net/facsimiles/Robinson_school_of_music_1603/
Talitha Witmer's website on historical evidence for different right hand techniques:
https://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/298192/392887
Laudon recently released a book for intermediate and advanced students that covers a number of lute topics. It can be purchased on Amazon or directly from Mel Bay: https://www.melbay.com/Products/30967/the-art-of-lute-playing.aspx