[LUTE] Re: Double Meantone Theorbo and Guitar variants

2007-11-06 Thread Kevin Kishimoto
Interesting idea... trying to imagine the chords in my head. So are all the bass courses of your theorbo a 4th lower? Down to a very low D? And what kind of string is on the 14th course to make that note? Kevin - Original Message From: David Tayler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

[LUTE] Re: Import duty for instrument shipped to US

2007-07-20 Thread Kevin Kishimoto
Check out the US trade commission website: http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/bychapter/index.htm It's got most info you need, although digging through everything to find what's applicable can take a little time. Anyway, if I'm reading this correctly, you will have to pay 4.6% on the declared

[LUTE] measurements please

2007-04-25 Thread Kevin Kishimoto
Dear collective lute wisdom, I'm wondering if some of you with smallish renaissance g-lutes (57-60 cm stringlength) would be willing to take a measurement for me. Could you please measure the length of the center rib on your lute from the bottom of the soundboard, around the curve of the bowl,

[LUTE] christmas lute songs and Vestiva

2005-12-13 Thread Kevin Kishimoto
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[LUTE] Christmas lute song?

2005-12-11 Thread Kevin Kishimoto
Hello again, Can anyone out there suggest any lute songs (high voice) which would be appropriate for a Christmas concert? Secular texts pertaining to peace, joy, etc., would also be welcome. Thanks. Kevin __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam?

Meussel

2004-10-31 Thread Kevin Kishimoto
Hello, Does anyone know of a recording of the Meussel concerti (quartets) for flute (oboe), gamba, lute, and basso? Thanks. Kevin __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Address AutoComplete - You start. We finish. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail

flying with a theorbo

2004-05-05 Thread Kevin Kishimoto
Hello all, I need to bring my theorbo (a big one) to the Berkeley Festival this summer. Can anyone give me some advice for flying with one of these things? Which airlines are the most instrument friendly (within US)? Gate check? Pay extra for oversize luggage? The theorbo is insured, but should

Re: Folger Library access

2004-04-01 Thread Kevin Kishimoto
Access to the Folger Library is limited to those with a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, or graduate students writing a Ph.D. thesis. These persons may apply for a reader's card by writing a letter of application and sending two letters of reference to Richard Kuhta, Librarian, The Folger Shakespeare