"People are always saying that the most important thing is tact and forbearance in the use of the left hand. That is important, of course, but a misplaced bridge can be a disaster, and for a lady a gentle touch with the right hand is very important too. Come, now, let me hear you play. A lute, someone!"
Murasaki Shikibu, The Tale of Genji (11th Century).
Translated by Edward G. Seidensticker.
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