The study was concerned with the lute instrument and its description

and with the development of the instrument in the arab-islamic

civilization, in which renowned theorists and players on the lute were

celebrated; and the study emphasizes on the more classical school of

playing on the lute in terms of its style of playing on the lute, and on

some of its pioneers in the Arab World. The study historically reviewed

the cello instrument, its techniques, and its role in the developed

techniques of playing on the lute.

The purpose of the present study was to identify effects of some cello

playing techniques, on modern style of playing on playing the lute by

reviewing styles adopted by some talented players who pioneered the

modern style of playing on the lute.

To answer the study questions, interviews were made with recent

players who use modern style of playing on the lute.

The researcher developed questions specifically related to effects of

the cello techniques on the modern style of playing on the lute. The

questions were then shown to a number of lute players who were

familiarized with playing on the cello too.

Based on earlier procedure the cello techniques that were adapted

from cello to be used with the lute were identified, including:

1. Positioning.

2. using the pick.

3. Performance style.

Results from the current study indicate that lute player took advantage

from techniques used in playing on the cello which in fact improved their

playing, technical, and composing skills.

In light of earlier findings the researcher recommended adoption of the

modern style in lute textbooks; develop modern style-based academic

curricula that depend on finger digitizing style as is the case with playing

on the cello. In addition, musicians are also invited to compose lute

musical pieces based on the modern style that requires skilled

performance and high technique; and also to encourage their search for

new playing styles, and develop techniques of playing on the lute in order

for this instrument to symbolize the musical advancement and

civilization.