[LUTE] Re: LUTE Duets

2020-09-28 Thread Christopher Stetson
Good morning, Alain. Thank you for this. I hope it was fun to put together! Have a good afternoon, Chris. On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 1:06 AM Alain Veylit <[1]al...@musickshandmade.com> wrote: People who like lute duets might interested in a project I put together,

[LUTE] Re: Great performance

2020-09-14 Thread Christopher Stetson
Of course, his son also made a difficult version... On 14.09.20 13:52, Christopher Stetson wrote: > Hi, Tristan and all, > I was not familiar with the song (and now I feel inadequate), but yes, > it is a beautiful and accomplished performance,

[LUTE] Re: Great performance

2020-09-14 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hi, Tristan and all, I was not familiar with the song (and now I feel inadequate), but yes, it is a beautiful and accomplished performance, Thanks! Stay safe and keep playing, Chris. On Sun, Sep 13, 2020 at 9:46 PM Tristan von Neumann <[1]tristanvonneum...@gmx.de> wrote:

[LUTE] Re: Francisque

2020-09-05 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hello Tristan and Jean-Marie. I've had a facsimile copy of the Tresor since one bought those things with a check in an envelope, and agree about the quality of the music, but haven't had it out in years, so thanks for the reminder. I have played through Susanne, but tend more

[LUTE] Re: A trivia question

2020-08-29 Thread Christopher Stetson
Wasn't Vincenzo known mostly as a theoretician? Should we see this more as a treatise on writing variations than intended for public performance? On Sat, Aug 29, 2020, 11:56 AM Sarge Gerbode <[1]sa...@gerbode.net> wrote: I think this one wins the prize, but I am not sure

[LUTE] Re: A trivia question

2020-08-29 Thread Christopher Stetson
The Scottish Hunts Upp? Or maybe it just seems that way. On Sat, Aug 29, 2020 at 9:22 AM Mathias Rösel <[1]mathias.roe...@t-online.de> wrote: Roman, IIRC, there's a notorious fantasy in the Siena ms. Mathias

[LUTE] Re: future of the lute

2020-08-26 Thread Christopher Stetson
Richard, the unfortunate lutenist was the Mark Smeaton that Theo mentioned, and he probably did. On Wed, Aug 26, 2020 at 10:55 PM Christopher Stetson <[1]christophertstet...@gmail.com> wrote: Thanks for asking, Theo, and hello all. Judging from what I see on fa

[LUTE] Re: future of the lute

2020-08-26 Thread Christopher Stetson
Thanks for asking, Theo, and hello all. Judging from what I see on facebook and youtube, there doesn't seem to be a dearth of young (well, young to me) enthusiastic and very talented players, and I suspect the lute world will go on as it has, a small collection of passionate,

[LUTE] Re: Oops!Re: Metal stringing on historical instruments

2020-08-21 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hi, all. There's also the very remarkable 12-course cittern that Praetorius illustrates with plan and side views in Syntagma; [1]https://artscimedia.case.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/146/2015/04/14 214944/PraeCitterns.jpg We would likely categorize it as a type of bandora if

[LUTE] Re: Eysert MS

2020-08-17 Thread Christopher Stetson
Thanks for pointing this out, Tristan. I took a quick look. Not for the faint of heart! Chris. On Mon, Aug 17, 2020 at 6:34 AM Tristan von Neumann <[1]tristanvonneum...@gmx.de> wrote: The first 50 pieces of a manuscript of which I had never heard before. Rare

[LUTE] Re: e vs c

2020-08-04 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hi, all. If my memory serves there are p's, q's, r's, and s's in Holborne's cittern book. I don't remember what he did about c's. Stay safe, dry, and well. Best to all and keep playing. Chris. On Tue, Aug 4, 2020, 11:22 AM Frank A. Gerbode, M.D. <[1]sa...@gerbode.net>

[LUTE] Re: Weird instrument depiction in painting

2020-07-20 Thread Christopher Stetson
My vote is also a harp. They're not often depicted front-on like that, but that is how they look. I agree, the color palette is striking for the time. On Mon, Jul 20, 2020, 2:11 PM Sean Smith <[1]lutesm...@gmail.com> wrote: Looking at the sound holes, I suspect a harp.

[LUTE] Re: tab as a sacred relic

2020-06-27 Thread Christopher Stetson
Me too. Currently struggling with some Spinacino oddities myself. On Sat, Jun 27, 2020, 2:35 PM Frank A. Gerbode, M.D. <[1]sa...@gerbode.net> wrote: I could not agree with you more, Ron. I reserve the right to change something that sounds awful into something that

[LUTE] Re: 7c. Lute music

2020-06-05 Thread Christopher Stetson
Thanks from me too, Ron. I looked at the transcription, and at least one of them calls for eight courses. I don't read German tablature (or German language, so I need to ask for Tristan's help), but know something of of it, so I assume Gerle would have had to use special

[LUTE] Re: funny video

2020-05-22 Thread Christopher Stetson
If that's what happens when you sleep too much, I'll have to try it! On Fri, May 22, 2020 at 11:38 AM Joachim Lüdtke <[1]jo.lued...@t-online.de> wrote: Nice shredding on the Quinterne! -Original-Nachricht- Betreff: [LUTE] funny video Datum:

[LUTE] Re: Gianoncelli and Neusidler

2020-04-24 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hi, all. Many thanks to Tristan, and especially Sarge. He's one busy guy! If it's a possibility for you, let me urge folks not to ignore the donate button on his web page. Best to all, and keep playing. Chris. On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 9:29 AM Tristan von Neumann

[LUTE] Re: Molinaro 12

2020-03-15 Thread Christopher Stetson
...or had large hands. Actually, though, I don't find them more technically difficult than many of the chanson intabulations of earlier publications. On Sun, Mar 15, 2020, 1:12 PM Tristan von Neumann <[1]tristanvonneum...@gmx.de> wrote: But seriously, how do you play

[LUTE] Re: Molinaro 12

2020-03-15 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hello all. I have Molinaro in facsimile, the old SPES edition. I'm sure I tried 12, but frankly remember that even #1 stretched my abilities. That was at least 25 years ago, though, so perhaps I should take another look (especially now while I have some spare time). However, having

[LUTE] Re: Portuguese Lute Music anyone?

2019-12-30 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hello, Tristan and all. Tristan, you do ask the most interesting questions! I have looked for traditional Portuguese music a bit from personal and local interest. There is a large, active Portuguese-American community near me in South Eastern Massuchusetts and Rhode Island and I

[LUTE] Re: modern lute editions

2019-12-24 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hi, everyone. Just my two farthings on this opinion fest: I'm perfectly comfortable reading both from facsimile and modern editions, French, Italian, or "Spanish", but only stumbling German. I don't find modern editions especially ugly, and many original manuscripts (the early

[LUTE] Re: Lute + recorder

2019-08-17 Thread Christopher Stetson
I don't know of any major repertoire specifically for recorder and Ren. lute, and I'm not completely familiar with recorder range and registration, but I'd think pretty much any lute song should be adaptable. Check out [1]gerbode.net for more modern editions than you'll know what

[LUTE] Re: octave strings

2019-07-31 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hi, all. I remember being told some time ago, by someone who should have known, that one of the early German greats (Gerwig, Schaeffer, or Dombois, but I think Gerwig) used that stringing, but I both can't remember and don't know if it was from historical precedent (I doubt it) or

[LUTE] Re: New World lute/theorbo, etc.

2019-07-30 Thread Christopher Stetson
"To avoid having to travel in bad company to find entertainment, he learned to play the lute so he could pass the time alone, when he couldn't find other friends." Pretty much sums it up. Best, and keep playing, Chris. On Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 3:27 PM

[LUTE] Re: All music (was Siena Manuscript No. 17 - Ricercar)

2019-07-15 Thread Christopher Stetson
In my opinion the problem would be coming up with measurable criteria for "sounds the same". Best, and keep playing (wherever you think it came from), Chris. On Mon, Jul 15, 2019 at 11:48 AM <[1]theoj89...@new-old-mail.cs.dartmouth.edu> wrote: Given the book "The Song

[LUTE] Re: Julian Bream on Lute

2019-06-25 Thread Christopher Stetson
edu [mailto:[3]lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu] On Behalf Of Edward Martin Sent: Monday, June 24, 2019 11:08 PM To: Christopher Stetson <[4]christophertstet...@gmail.com> Cc: [5]lute@cs.dartmouth.edu Subject: [LUTE] Re: Julian Bream on Lute Christopher a

[LUTE] Re: Julian Bream on Lute

2019-06-25 Thread Christopher Stetson
around!How interesting! It was made by someone by the name Meinl from (at the time) East Germany. Thanks, a nice trip down memory lane!! ed On Mon, Jun 24, 2019 at 10:39 PM Christopher Stetson <[1][2]christophertstet...@gmail.c

[LUTE] Re: Julian Bream on Lute

2019-06-24 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hello, all. So far I've been lurking on this interesting topic. As a lutenist of "that generation" I, too, was inspired by Bream, along with Schaeffer, Ragossnig, and Gerwig. I remember talking with my friend who is now a respected medieval lutenist and teacher, probably

[LUTE] Re: weirdest passamezzi

2019-05-15 Thread Christopher Stetson
Thanks, Tristan, I took a look, will check them out a bit later. Frankly, any passamezzo with less than 13 variations is fine with me. Can't wait for some groove. -Chris. On Wed, May 15, 2019 at 3:12 PM Tristan von Neumann <[1]tristanvonneum...@gmx.de> wrote: Well, what

[LUTE] Re: How to improve lute performance

2019-05-11 Thread Christopher Stetson
"...not a guitar but doing its best." Thanks, Danny. On Sat, May 11, 2019 at 10:22 AM Daniel Shoskes <[1]kidneykut...@gmail.com> wrote: Never thought to use a bot, but gamers seem to have found the solution

[LUTE] Re: French tab prints - why 5 lines?

2019-05-03 Thread Christopher Stetson
Is it possible they still thought of the 6th course as "added", as we do the 7th and subsequent courses, even when the 7th is tuned to "D" (nominal), and therefore a logical extension of the standard tuning pattern? Best to all, and keep playing, Chris. On Fri, May 3, 2019 at

[LUTE] Re: Dowland

2019-03-02 Thread Christopher Stetson
Dover Publications has them, four of Dowland's books in two volumes. They've got tablature and transcriptions. It's small and difficult to perform from, but here are the links: [1]http://store.doverpublications.com/048629935x.html

[LUTE] Re: Da Milano

2018-12-11 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hi, all. In re: G. C.'s comment, "today's guitar scene has been completely inundated with spanish tab while the lute world seems to favour french tablature." It's a matter of notational history. Historically today's guitar tab has nothing to do with 16th century vihuela

[LUTE] Re: music stands

2018-10-17 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hi, all. Personally, I use a Tozan-ryu style shakuhachi music stand (from one of my other musical lives): [1]https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kikutani-music-stand-JMS-6-Extravaganza-sha kuhachi-height-adjustment-620-JAPAN/163283784590?epid=917472217=it

[LUTE] Re: Nigel's Francesco vol 2

2018-08-26 Thread Christopher Stetson
n lute; the rest on viola da Mano (vihuela). -- Forwarded message - From: Christopher Stetson <[1][2]christophertstet...@gmail.com> Date: Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 11:20 PM Subject: Re: [LUTE] Nigel's Francesco vol 2 To: Edward Martin <

[LUTE] Re: Straps

2018-08-16 Thread Christopher Stetson
I only play Renaissance lute and I don't use one, though I know accomplished players who swear by them, as in "By my lutestrap!". On Thu, Aug 16, 2018 at 6:43 PM, Dan Winheld <[1]dwinh...@lmi.net> wrote: Personally could never understand or tolerate a strap on any normal,

[LUTE] Re: 18th Century dance or musical forms associated with particular regions

2018-08-07 Thread Christopher Stetson
Sorry, I didn't read the subject line. Portugal really had time for music by the 18th c. On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 12:14 PM, Christopher Stetson <[1]christophertstet...@gmail.com> wrote: Romanesca for Rome?And I'm surprised there isn't more Renaissance

[LUTE] Re: 18th Century dance or musical forms associated with particular regions

2018-08-07 Thread Christopher Stetson
Romanesca for Rome? And I'm surprised there isn't more Renaissance music associated with Portugal. Maybe they were too busy inventing global hegemony? Best, and keep playing, Chris. On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 4:43 AM, Edward C. Yong <[1]edward.y...@gmail.com> wrote:

[LUTE] Re: the oud so wild

2018-08-03 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hi, Alain. The link doesn't work for me, what was the original title? Best, Chris. On Fri, Aug 3, 2018 at 12:49 AM, Alain Veylit <[1]al...@musickshandmade.com> wrote: It's all one big Muslim conspiracy: [2]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1Sb-8kiAJ - yes, but which

[LUTE] Re: Things you didn't know you should worry about

2018-07-10 Thread Christopher Stetson
The older I get, the more of a problem it becomes. On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 4:47 PM, Dan Winheld <[1]dwinh...@lmi.net> wrote: Loose lips sink lutes. Or flutes. What's the difference- my old guitar teacher used to tell me to keep my mouth closed! Dan On 7/10/2018 1:07

[LUTE] Re: Left thumb on the sixth.

2018-04-26 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hi, all. I somewhat agree with Gilbert on matters of "proper" technique, but as someone who is self-taught, I know that cutting corners can lead to bad habits that are hard to unlearn and tend to keep one from moving above certain technical plateaus. That said, he's also right

[LUTE] Re: four and twenty

2018-01-29 Thread Christopher Stetson
And, to continue Monica's thoughts, the change Rainer is speaking of took place long before there were any standards for teachers at all. it also depends on time and place. In the United States, we have certainly had standards for teachers for several decades, including grammar,

[LUTE] Re: Merchant of Venice show tunes

2018-01-07 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hello, Leonard and all. I've been waiting for any of the more learned, less anecdotally-based members to join in, but no one seems to be jumping so I'll chime in. Much of the English music of the late 16th/early 17th c. is very Italian influenced, as is, for that matter, music from

[LUTE] Re: New music

2017-12-21 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hello all. An interesting question, Peter, thanks for bringing it up. To answer honestly and personally, I'm not especially interested in new music, per se, for any of the instruments I play (mainly lute, guitar, mandolin, but some others too). I couldn't really say why, except

[LUTE] Re: Stringing Question (German Lute)

2017-12-07 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hello, Tristan all. In my limited understanding, these instruments were originally intended to be tuned like a standard guitar, EADgbe at.A440, and in fact are often referred to in English as "guitar-lutes" or "lute-guitars" I have a couple of music books for "laute" from the

[LUTE] Re: Bad lute music

2017-11-10 Thread Christopher Stetson
From a historical perspective even "bad" music is worth preserving and making available, so thanks, Alain, for undertaking this project. I'll read through it as soon as my slipped 2nd course strings are back up to pitch. I wouldn't have taken the trouble without your

[LUTE] Re: Interesting perspective on Spinacino & Petrucci

2017-10-30 Thread Christopher Stetson
I wasn't aware of this, but logically it's not surprising since, after all, both tablature and staff notate specific pitches within a scale, each mark denoting only one pitch. On Mon, Oct 30, 2017 at 5:21 AM, Ed Durbrow <[1]edurb...@sea.plala.or.jp> wrote: On Oct 6, 2017, at

[LUTE] Re: Mace's lute-dyphone

2017-09-03 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hello, all. Davide Rebuffa appears to be the man to talk to about the lute dyphone. I don't think I've seen him post here, but I know he is on Facebook. If you do that sort of thing (and I only say this because several of my friends don't), I imagine he'd be happy to answer your

[LUTE] Re: Guedron air

2017-08-28 Thread Christopher Stetson
Thank you, Matthew. I'm particularly intrigued by the contemporary English translation. On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 4:50 PM, Matthew Daillie <[1]dail...@club-internet.fr> wrote: You can find the sources and detailed explanations (in French) by clicking on the title of the air

[LUTE] Re: Guedron air

2017-08-28 Thread Christopher Stetson
PS, the phrase "original multi-voice originals" originated with the Department of Redundancy Department. On Mon, Aug 28, 2017 at 3:59 PM, Christopher Stetson <[1]christophertstet...@gmail.com> wrote: Beware! The imslp entries noted above (no doubt quite inno

[LUTE] Re: Guedron air

2017-08-28 Thread Christopher Stetson
Beware! The imslp entries noted above (no doubt quite innocently by Lex) are of an early 20th century reworking of Guedron's song. The music is completely new, only the words are shared. I found this out when a singer brought it to me. I don't know if this song, or other

[LUTE] Re: Facsimile links to lute sources

2017-06-13 Thread Christopher Stetson
This is wonderful, Anthony, but now the link appears to be broken, at least on my Chrome browser. Would you mind resending it? Best, Chris. On Thu, May 11, 2017 at 5:05 PM, Anthony Hart <[1]anthony.hart1...@gmail.com> wrote: I was browsing for copies of links to

[LUTE] Re: Source for Guedron, "Aux Plaisirs".

2017-04-24 Thread Christopher Stetson
of it? Thanks, Chris. On Sat, Apr 8, 2017 at 7:20 AM, Christopher Stetson <[2]christophertstet...@gmail.com> wrote: Thank you, Andreas. On Sat, Apr 8, 2017 at 12:49 AM, Andreas Schlegel <[3]lute.cor...@sunrise.ch> wrote: After Guillo [4]https://www.abebooks

[LUTE] Re: 4course guitar

2017-04-16 Thread Christopher Stetson
I found this to be a pretty good collection if you don't mind staff notation: [1]https://www.amazon.com/Guitar-Music-Century-Archive-Editions/dp/0786 603127 The pieces are notated for a guitar in standard "E" tuning, but the transcriptions are faithful, no 5th or 6th strings

[LUTE] Source for Guedron, "Aux Plaisirs".

2017-04-07 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hi, Can someone tell me where I can find Pierre Guedron's "Aux Plaisirs, aux Delices Bergeres"? I know someone knows off-hand, and I don't have the time to go searching myself. Thanks, Chris. -- To get on or off this list see list information at

[LUTE] Re: Test piece workout, for Loaded 6th course

2017-03-01 Thread Christopher Stetson
My apologies, this is not a reply to this email. On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 12:33 PM, Christopher Stetson <[1]christophertstet...@gmail.com> wrote: Of course, I'll take over the driving. Sorry to have caused concern. Chris. On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 11:36 AM, Dan Winheld <

[LUTE] Re: Test piece workout, for Loaded 6th course

2017-03-01 Thread Christopher Stetson
Of course, I'll take over the driving. Sorry to have caused concern. Chris. On Wed, Mar 1, 2017 at 11:36 AM, Dan Winheld <[1]dwinh...@lmi.net> wrote: Fellow luters, I have found the perfect piece of music for thoroughly vetting a 6th course (and 5th , also) for intonation

[LUTE] Re: Saturday morning quotes - A Phantazie

2017-01-15 Thread Christopher Stetson
As others have said, thanks, Ron, for your impressively thorough and informed scholarship from an insider's viewpoint. This would have been unlikely to come from someone not intimately involved with the music. On Sun, Jan 15, 2017 at 6:05 AM, Ed Durbrow

[LUTE] Re: Mrs White's nothing

2017-01-15 Thread Christopher Stetson
Dear Rainer and all, It appears to me that both examples are identical. Chris. On Sun, Jan 15, 2017 at 8:00 AM, Rainer <[1]rads.bera_g...@t-online.de> wrote: Dear lute netters, please note that the tablature snippets in this mail may look very strange if you do not

[LUTE] Re: Boston Catlines Website

2016-10-19 Thread Christopher Stetson
You are correct, Terry. Apologies. On Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 10:25 PM, Terry Muska <[1]tmu...@new-old-mail.cs.dartmouth.edu> wrote: I believe that should read [2]catli...@aol.com Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 19, 2016, at 8:47 PM, Edward Martin

[LUTE] Re: Morley's consort lessons

2016-08-19 Thread Christopher Stetson
Thanks, Ron, for the LRLOL. Just got through playing The Queen's Dump in preparation for a wallpaper gig tomorrow. On Fri, Aug 19, 2016 at 11:05 AM, Ron Andrico <[1]praelu...@hotmail.com> wrote: John Johnson's perhaps more famous contemporary Edward Johnson is the

[LUTE] Re: Morley's consort lessons

2016-08-18 Thread Christopher Stetson
Perhaps Johnson was responsible for the consort setting? Everyone knew that Dowland wrote it. Best, and keep playing. Chris. On Thu, Aug 18, 2016 at 12:07 PM, Sebastian Strauchler <[1]strauch...@gmail.com> wrote: Lachrimae found:

[LUTE] Re: doctoral thesis on Kapsberger

2016-08-14 Thread Christopher Stetson
On Sun, Aug 14, 2016 at 7:01 PM, howard posner <[1]howardpos...@ca.rr.com> wrote: > On Aug 14, 2016, at 12:12 PM, G. C. <[2]kalei...@gmail.com> wrote: > > almost 20 >years after Rolf Lislevand made us aware of this exceptional musician >in 1993

[LUTE] Re: new on Magnatune

2016-06-27 Thread Christopher Stetson
I agree with Ed, Thomas. Bravo! On Sat, Jun 4, 2016 at 8:56 PM, Ed Durbrow <[1]edurb...@sea.plala.or.jp> wrote: What a beautiful album. You have no worries about the being in that catalog. On May 22, 2016, at 9:38 AM, Thomas Walker <[2]twlute...@hotmail.com> wrote:

[LUTE] Re: Need some more Italian Baroque

2016-06-25 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hi, all. These: [1]http://ks.imslp.info/files/imglnks/usimg/f/f4/IMSLP349700-PMLP564903 -ga_brescianello_18_gallichone_partitas_411979019.pdf are quite accessible, and only 6 courses, though with the 3rd in "guitar place" between the 2nd and 3rd course, and some retuning of the

[LUTE] Re: Respighi and lute sources

2016-06-25 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hello, Andreas and all. Paul O'Dette has already done the research: [1]http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ancient-airs-and-dances-16th-century -songs-dances-for-lute-paul-odette/8650158 I don't have the CD at hand, but I believe the liner notes contain all the sources. It's also

[LUTE] Re: Harold Westover Medieval Lute

2016-05-10 Thread Christopher Stetson
Sorry, didn't mean to imply The Waverly Consort were amateurs. It's a separate thought. C. On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 8:07 AM, Christopher Stetson <[1]christophertstet...@gmail.com> wrote: Hi, Roger and all. I met Harold in the mid-1970's and owned three

[LUTE] Re: Harold Westover Medieval Lute

2016-05-10 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hi, Roger and all. I met Harold in the mid-1970's and owned three of his instruments. Wayne is correct in the details. There is still web evidence of Westover Harps in Holyoke, MA, but I suspect it's old and obsolete. It's about 10 miles south of me, so I really should take a

[LUTE] Re: CNRS

2016-03-21 Thread Christopher Stetson
Personally, I always wondered why the National Center for Scientific Research was in the business of publishing lute music. I wonder how that got by the funders. But it was a different time. C. On Mon, Mar 21, 2016 at 11:47 AM, [1]b...@symbol4.de <[2]b...@symbol4.de> wrote:

[LUTE] Re: Pachenbel suite for theorbo

2016-03-06 Thread Christopher Stetson
Unfortunately without the very 1969, quasi-psychedelic, almost Peter Max cover art. On Sun, Mar 6, 2016 at 4:08 PM, Christopher Stetson <[1]christophertstet...@gmail.com> wrote: Yes, Leonard, I have the same LP (somewhere), but until then, someone has put it here: [2

[LUTE] Re: Pachenbel suite for theorbo

2016-03-06 Thread Christopher Stetson
Yes, Leonard, I have the same LP (somewhere), but until then, someone has put it here: [1]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTX0MycryIA On Sun, Mar 6, 2016 at 3:02 PM, Leonard Williams <[2]arc...@verizon.net> wrote: A late response to this thread: I have an LP by

[LUTE] Re: Early Music Bracket

2016-02-17 Thread Christopher Stetson
Commanding! Ahead of Handel and Bach. On Wed, Feb 17, 2016 at 5:51 PM, Mathias RAP:sel <[1]mathias.roe...@t-online.de> wrote: Yay, he's in the lead. Mathias -UrsprA 1/4ngliche Nachricht- Von: [2]lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu

[LUTE] Re: check out google

2015-12-17 Thread Christopher Stetson
I agree. Thanks! I wouldn't have done it if not for the recommendation. On Thu, Dec 17, 2015 at 5:28 PM, David van Ooijen <[1]davidvanooi...@gmail.com> wrote: That was fun, thanks! David *** David van Ooijen

[LUTE] Re: Colored tablature

2015-11-07 Thread Christopher Stetson
Dear all, While we're speaking of this, does anyone know why Attaignant's Dixhuit Basse Danses doesn't seem to be available online? Or am I wrong about that. Best to all, and keep playing. Chris. On Fri, Nov 6, 2015 at 12:01 PM, Alain <[1]al...@musickshandmade.com>

[LUTE] Re: Dallis facsimile

2015-07-15 Thread Christopher Stetson
Actually, from what I see of College/University libraries, it's likely they don't have a cataloguer (my spell-check approves the spelling!) any more. Times are difficult as people aren't using libraries in the way that they did prior to internet connection, and institutions are

[LUTE] Re: a missing saraband

2015-06-29 Thread Christopher Stetson
Agreed, Ron, not so much that I'm that supportive of copyright law in these cases, though I do see the point. However, I spent long hours in the library, way before digitization, copying anything I could find by hand. I learned a lot about the music, and feel I still know those

[LUTE] Re: Saturday morning quotes - musicality

2015-03-14 Thread Christopher Stetson
Thanks, Ron, for your observations, and a hearty confirmation of all you say about Rob. Be well, everyone, and keep playing. Chris. On Sat, Mar 14, 2015 at 12:37 PM, Rob MacKillop [1]robmackil...@gmail.com wrote: Ha. Thanks to Ron for that surprise. Right back at you, sir!

[LUTE] Re: Cambridge goes on-line.

2015-01-21 Thread Christopher Stetson
Great!A Thanks, Robert. Chris. On Wed, Jan 21, 2015 at 7:42 PM, Robert Clair [1]rcl...@elroberto.com wrote: [2]http://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/crown-jewels-of-english-lute-m usic-go-online?utm_medium=emailutm_source=alumnewsletter

[LUTE] Re: a little piece for 19th century machete

2015-01-16 Thread Christopher Stetson
Very nice as always, Stuart!A Are these pieces available anywhere? Chris. On Fri, Jan 16, 2015 at 5:51 AM, WALSH STUART [1]s.wa...@ntlworld.com wrote: a 'quadrilha' written (or arranged) for the four-string machete: [2]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZbySl6iqhU a few

[LUTE] Re: a little piece for 19th century machete

2015-01-16 Thread Christopher Stetson
Thanks, Stuart.A I might be able to get help with the Portuguese! Chris. On Fri, Jan 16, 2015 at 7:28 AM, WALSH STUART [1]s.wa...@ntlworld.com wrote: On 16/01/2015 11:34, Christopher Stetson wrote: A A Very nice as always, Stuart!AA Are these pieces available

[LUTE] Re: Lute iconography in pop-culture parody

2014-12-04 Thread Christopher Stetson
I know it's off-topic, but a friend recently led me to Mr. Yankovic's Bob Dylan parody, Bob, and since we're here I just have to share:A [1]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUQDzj6R3p4 The man is a genius. Oozy rat in a sanitary zoo! On Thu, Dec 4, 2014 at 1:16 PM, Edward Martin

[LUTE] Re: Tabledit, experiences?

2014-11-30 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hi, all. Inspired by this, I looked at TableditA and couldn't find it on the trial version.A It might be there if you buy the full version, but I don't know.A Also, Musescore (I know it's controversial) was promising lute tablature early in the year, but I haven't heard anything

[LUTE] Re: Re: [delian] ▶ Fantasia VII 2014 by Lukas Henning, Renaissance Lute

2014-11-01 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hi, all. Thanks, Roman, for finding this remarkable young man's videos.A Both this and the Verdelot-based work are inspiring. Best to all, Chris. On Sat, Nov 1, 2014 at 12:06 PM, [1]r.turov...@gmail.com [2]r.turov...@gmail.com wrote: A A Another. A A RT A

[LUTE] Re: lute sighting

2014-09-13 Thread Christopher Stetson
Mean? A I'd say downright antagonistic, verging on sociopathic. A Or would that be musicopathic? On Sat, Sep 13, 2014 at 11:21 AM, David van Ooijen [1]davidvanooi...@gmail.com wrote: A A Extremely mean fretting scheme, by the looks of it. A A David A A

[LUTE] Re: Problems with new nylgut string on top course

2014-09-04 Thread Christopher Stetson
Dear Simon and Listers, I don't have nylgut on my lute, but have several vintage guitars strung with it, both old and new, and be advised that I believe the material is a bit different. A I've found I need to allow about a one week break-in time to stretch out. A I tune it until the

[LUTE] Re: Saturday morning quote - Sage advice

2014-08-30 Thread Christopher Stetson
...music that's good for you.A I love it.A Thanks, Ron. Best to all, Chris. On Sat, Aug 30, 2014 at 11:20 AM, Ron Andrico [1]praelu...@hotmail.com wrote: A A We have posted our Saturday morning quote, Sage advice. A A [1][2]http://wp.me/p15OyV-13k A A Ron

[LUTE] Re: De Temporum Fine Cantiones etc.

2014-08-26 Thread Christopher Stetson
Thanks, Roman, for your efforts and generosity. A I wish I had more time to put them to use! Best to all, Chris. On Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 10:35 AM, [1]r.turov...@gmail.com [2]r.turov...@gmail.com wrote: Cantio Lodomerica XIX

[LUTE] Re: de Bellis lute book now on line!

2014-08-25 Thread Christopher Stetson
Thanks, Alain! On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 2:30 PM, Alain Veylit [1]al...@signtracks.com wrote: See: [2]http://lute.musickshandmade.com/facbooks/view/271 . The PDF link is under the donate button. I had to do a bit of guess work for some of the titles, if you find ridiculous

[LUTE] Re: hello and introductions

2014-08-02 Thread Christopher Stetson
Welcome, Ching-Ping.A As a would-be guqin player in the USA, I know exactly how you feel.A I hope the list is helpful. Best, and keep playing, Chris. On Sat, Aug 2, 2014 at 8:45 PM, Ching-Ping Lin [1]p...@fatmice.com wrote: Dear All, I'm new and have been reading

[LUTE] Re: Appropriateness of play list

2014-06-21 Thread Christopher Stetson
, it all sounds pretty much the same after a while. Hope they are throwing in a free meal too. :-) On Jun 21, 2014, at 2:22 PM, Christopher Stetson [2]christophertstet...@gmail.com wrote: A Hi, Edward and all, A Personally, I doubt if anyone who just happens to decide to go

[LUTE] Re: Appropriateness of play list

2014-06-20 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hi, Edward and all, Personally, I doubt if anyone who just happens to decide to go to that restaurant will know whether you're playing Italian music or English.A It depends on the clientele, however.A Are there a lot of early music aficionados in town?A Will your performance be

[LUTE] Ebay lutes.

2014-05-14 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hi, all, Does anyone know anything about these: [1]http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lute-8-Course-Lute-Renaissance-BRAND-NEW/251 411233241?_trksid=p2050601.c100085.m2372_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo% 3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140211132617%26meid%3D6899832282504624204

[LUTE] Re: Frottola, Tromboncino, Sorini

2014-04-04 Thread Christopher Stetson
Beautiful and believable. Very well done. On Fri, Apr 4, 2014 at 4:27 PM, Braig, Eugene [1]brai...@osu.edu wrote: Very nice. Eugene -Original Message- From: [2]lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu [mailto:[3]lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu] On Behalf Of Roman Turovsky

[LUTE] Re: Aux plaisirs, aux delices

2014-03-19 Thread Christopher Stetson
Yes, in fact all of Bataille's books of airs de cours are here: [1]https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/#inbox/144dba7962b23c29 A marvelous resource! Best to all, Chris. On Wed, Mar 19, 2014 at 3:12 PM, Bernd Haegemann [2]b...@symbol4.de wrote: Could some kind soul lead me

[LUTE] Re: Ornamental Lutes

2014-03-16 Thread Christopher Stetson
The closest I've come to this situation was being part of a Medieval tableau for the inaugural ball of Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis in 1975. A I was told not to actually play because Lionel Hampton was providing the real entertainment and they didn't want me to interfere with

[LUTE] Re: Ornamental Lutes

2014-03-16 Thread Christopher Stetson
@trj: A fist bump. On Sun, Mar 16, 2014 at 12:36 PM, [1]theoj89...@aol.com wrote: In the mid '80s, I was hired to play renaissance lute at some company's holiday party, and I was instructed to show up in costume (I had recently done a Twelfth Night in costume - and yes,

[LUTE] Re: tune from Ballet

2014-02-22 Thread Christopher Stetson
Thanks, David. There's a lovely setting of Bonny Sweet Robin on p. 27. On Thu, Feb 20, 2014 at 11:16 PM, David Smith [1]d...@dolcesfogato.com wrote: Try [1][2]http://digitalcollections.tcd.ie/home/index.php?DRIS_ID=MS408_ 001 This is a download that should

[LUTE] Re: A Christmas Contrafactum

2014-01-21 Thread Christopher Stetson
Could there be happier music? Chris. On Tue, Jan 21, 2014 at 1:53 PM, David Tayler [1]vidan...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Thanks Rocky! d __ From: Rockford Mjos [2]rm...@comcast.net To:

[LUTE] Re: 5 + 9 theorbo?

2014-01-12 Thread Christopher Stetson
Hi, Daniel, Geoff, and all. I believe current thinking is that this is a version of a chitarrone francese. Stephen Barber and Sandi Harris offer their version in their catalog (No. 21): [1]http://www.lutesandguitars.co.uk/htm/cat10.htm with the famous painting and a concise

[LUTE] Re: short 19th century piece for Russian seven-string guitar

2014-01-05 Thread Christopher Stetson
Thanks, Stuart! Lovely little piece, and a witty video presentation, too. Would you ever consider including a passing photo of the instrument, though? I always wish you would. Best for the new year, Chris. On Sat, Jan 4, 2014 at 4:13 PM, WALSH STUART [1]s.wa...@ntlworld.com

[LUTE] Re: what name is given to this instrument?

2013-12-29 Thread Christopher Stetson
And it looks to be an especially nice example. I've also seen similar instruments referred to as Swedish guitar, but I don't know what the differences are... Happy New Year, Chris. 2013/12/29 David Morales [1]dmorale...@cuerdaspulsadas.com Thanks your kind answers... i

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