This is a good discussion inasmuch as it demonstrates a fair diversity in what
we look for in a lute.
I think it's tough for us compared to classical guitarists who can go to a shop
and spend a day or two trying out a range of guitars, playing and comparing
before deciding which one to buy.
As
A bit off topic, maybe...
My Cd from way back is now out of print, and the record company
defunct. So, I've placed all the tracks on my Soundcloud page:
[1]http://soundcloud.com/you/sets
Free to listen to. You can also download the tracks, read more
background info, and
Hi,
I have updated my folder for 4 lutes ad Quartam. (2 a-lutes and 2 E-lutes) or
(2 g-lutes and 2 D-lutes) or (2 d-lutes and 2 g-lutes)
(Terzi-Quartet tuning)
new:
Guami, Gioseffo - Canzon Vigesimaquarta
and
Gabrieli, Andrea - Alla Battaglia
Enjoy them.
(The Guami Canzonas ranges nearby
Hi Rob,
Something a bit fishy about the URL you've given. I'm sure that's how
it looks from where you are, but for other people it looks like:
[1]http://soundcloud.com/robmackillop/sets/twelve-divertimentis-for/
Hope that helps!
Bill
From: Rob MacKillop
Thanks!
On 8 April 2012 09:43, William Samson [1]willsam...@yahoo.co.uk
wrote:
Hi Rob,
Something a bit fishy about the URL you've given. I'm sure that's how
it looks from where you are, but for other people it looks like:
This seems a good moment to wheel out the piece from several years ago
that still alas applies!
Best wishes,
David
From the LS newsletter, November 1993:
Buying a lute, 1551 ===
Good morrow, Master Laux; I wish to buy a lute.
Good morrow, kind Sir; here
That's priceless, David! Thanks for cheering up this chilly Easter
morning.
All the best,
Bill :)
From: David Van Edwards da...@vanedwards.co.uk
To: willsam...@yahoo.co.uk
Cc: 'Lute List' lute@cs.dartmouth.edu
Sent: Sunday, 8 April 2012, 12:02
Subject: [LUTE] Re: What
What lovely music, and you have such a delicate touch on the
instrument. Thank you for sharing these pieces.
Regards,
Craig
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Fantastic, Rob - thanks for your generosity.
Pleasant Plucking!
Doc
On Apr 8, 2012, at 3:31 PM, co...@medievalist.org wrote:
What lovely music, and you have such a delicate touch on the
instrument. Thank you for sharing these pieces.
Regards,
Craig
To get on or off this list see
Thanks, Craig.
Rob
www.robmackillop.net
On 8 Apr 2012, at 14:31, co...@medievalist.org wrote:
What lovely music, and you have such a delicate touch on the
instrument. Thank you for sharing these pieces.
Regards,
Craig
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Aside from the essential question of acoustics, and the aesthetics of
physical appearance, how about lasting quality? It may sound good right
out of the box, but what's it like after it been under tension for a
year? Where's the action? Is the rose bulging up to the strings? Do the
Something to keep in mind, in regard to the need of mending the instrument
Leonard is referring to, is how far (or near) is the luthier who build it...
Even if it doesn't break, wood lives, and therefore a lute must be
periodically adjusted.
Cheers,
Manolo
El 08/04/2012, a las 15:46,
A resounding yes to both of these last responses. I admit to the
overwhelming confusion and the resultant choice to purchase from known
quantities at high prices.
The LS article completely ignored the addition confusion of how do you want
it strung - gut (and what type of basses?), nylgut, carbon
Aside from the essential question of acoustics, and the aesthetics
of
physical appearance, how about lasting quality? It may sound good right
out of
the box, but what's it like after it been under tension for a year?
Where's the
action? Is the rose bulging up to the strings? Do the
How about adding reasonably accurate intonation to the list? Granted,
that may be more often a property of the set-up than the 'goodness' of
the lute itself, but still...
On 4/8/2012 4:57 PM, Mathias Rösel wrote:
Aside from the essential question of acoustics, and the aesthetics of
I'm not sure how intonation could be a factor for any competently made
instrument. Strictly up to the player and her strings, I would think.
On Apr 8, 2012, at 5:14 PM, Mark Warren wrote:
How about adding reasonably accurate intonation to the list? Granted, that
may be more often a property
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