[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: Twelve Course Lutes

2014-05-18 Thread James Jackson
Of course, I assume everyone knows by A, I meant 392! ;) Cheers! James On 17 May 2014 20:01, James Jackson [1]weirdgeor...@googlemail.com wrote: A A Hi there, A A I currently hire a 12c lute, from the UK Lute Society, the description A A on their website: no. 44: 12

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Tablature

2014-04-29 Thread James Jackson
Hi all, Can anyone point me in the direction of the tablature forA Tombeau De Mouton by De Visee for baroque lute? I would be most grateful :) Many thanks, James -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: Tablature

2014-04-29 Thread James Jackson
in Besancon has made the effort to digititatilizizize the ms: [5]http://culture.besancon.fr/ark:/48565/a011284026247S0XA9H/1/1 And there we go! B On 29.04.2014 19:38, James Jackson wrote: A A Hi all, A A Can anyone point me in the direction of the tablature

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: 77cm?

2014-04-29 Thread James Jackson
Hi, I think you'll find that the ornamentations in the early French and Scottish repertoire difficult to play with a lute at 77cm, but a 13 course isn't the ideal instrument for that repertoire anyway. I know someone with a 76cm baroque lute, he doesn't have large hands and has

[LUTE-BUILDER] Re: 6c lutes - Fingerboard layout

2014-04-29 Thread James Jackson
I think, personally, I prefer the look of the fingerboard extending on top of the neck block, as it's a little different visually and makes for a change. (Go toA [1]http://www.lutesandguitars.co.uk/index.htm and scroll down to or search the page forA 6-course Renaissance lute after

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: The golden rose

2013-11-01 Thread James Jackson
I know this one is a few months old - but personally I love gold gilded roses. I plan have a gold gilded rose on my current build. I have seen a painting containing a lute with a gold gilded somewhere, I just can't remember where or when. I have also seen a modern maker do it once

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: 3rd finger in french baroque?

2013-02-25 Thread James Jackson
I am aware of a few examples from the Saizenay manuscript, where third finger marks are clearly indicated, particularly where large mounts of strumming are involved. I.e. La Cascade (Gaultier/Launay). However, don't forget the Saizenay MS was compiled towards the end of the golden

[LUTE-BUILDER] Re: Soundboard bar supports

2013-02-06 Thread James Jackson
Hi Bill, I know of at least one very well known and respectable luthier who does indeed glue the blocks on and doesn't see the sense in them not being glued. My hire lute was recently under repair for two loose bars, while it was under repair, the luthier, whom the Lute Society

[LUTE-BUILDER] Re: Pitch center on a 10 cs. lute

2013-01-02 Thread James Jackson
Hi Paul, I'll be honest, a scale of 65cm would be much more suited for a pitch of F at AD0 - I think you'll find with a lute that is a little larger, like this one, will sound so much better at that pitch. The whole instrument will resonate better if you string it at the pitch it

[LUTE-BUILDER] Re: Pitch center on a 10 cs. lute

2013-01-02 Thread James Jackson
much! Paul From: James Jackson [mailto:[2]weirdgeor...@googlemail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 2:49 PM To: Paul Daverman Cc: [3]lute-buil...@cs.dartmouth.edu Subject: Re: [LUTE-BUILDER] Pitch center on a 10 cs. lute Hi Paul, I'll be honest, a scale of 65cm

[LUTE-BUILDER] Re: Pitch center on a 10 cs. lute

2013-01-02 Thread James Jackson
and everyone else too. Made a little bit of a fool of myself there. James. On 3 January 2013 02:51, James Jackson [1]weirdgeor...@googlemail.com wrote: From: James Jackson [mailto:[2]weirdgeor...@googlemail.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 2:49 PM To: Paul Daverman

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Sonata in C Major by Conradi

2012-12-08 Thread James Jackson
Hi all, Does anybody know where I can find the tablature for Conradi's famous Sonata in C major? I'm having trouble locating it and I'd really like to learn it. Cheers! James. -- To get on or off this list see list information at

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Strumming strokes in French baroque

2012-06-05 Thread James Jackson
Hi, I'm just wondering, what type of strumming strokes are supposed to be used in early French baroque, in particular E. Gaultier, La Cascade (Saizenay MS version). I'm really trying to learn the piece and I'm not quite sure how I'm supposed to play the strummed strokes. I

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: Zingy strings

2012-05-24 Thread James Jackson
Actually the blu-tac while unsightly, in a blind comparison sounds an awful lot like loaded gut! You've got to get just the right amount on, as to not deaden the string too much. But while I was visiting a luthier recently, we compared blu-tack on Kurschner wound on my lute, to his

[LUTE-BUILDER] Re: Englemann Spruce

2012-05-17 Thread James Jackson
Thanks for your advice, I've decided to go for Englemann. I'm going for grade 7 (Second down from highest on their grade) which the timber supplier describes as Near perfection - very slow growth, the widest growth ring approximately 2mm within the template area. Very limited

[LUTE-BUILDER] Re: Englemann Spruce

2012-05-17 Thread James Jackson
Sent from my iPhone On May 17, 2012, at 8:06 AM, James Jackson [3]weirdgeor...@googlemail.com wrote: Thanks for your advice, I've decided to go for Englemann. I'm going for grade 7 (Second down from highest on their grade) which the timber supplier describes

[LUTE-BUILDER] [LUTE BUILDER] Engelmann spruce

2012-05-16 Thread James Jackson
Hi guys, I was just interested in your experiences with Engelmann spruce for baroque lutes? I'm currently building a 13c, J.C. Hoffman (bass rider) and I'm just about to order the soundboard, but I can't make my mind up to go with Alpine or Engelmann for the soundboard. I've

[LUTE-BUILDER] Re: Confession

2012-05-14 Thread James Jackson
I love beech! I made a beech pegbox - it's perfect to withstand the twisting and side to side motions, particularly on a bass or treble rider. I think beech would be fantastic for a bowl too, sound should have a nice quick attack with some warmth too. As for pearwood - Believe