[LUTE] Re: My web site

2020-09-04 Thread Leonard Williams
Ron-- Amen! Thank you! Leonard Williams -Original Message- From: Ron Andrico To: LSA Editor ; LSA President ; lutelist Net Sent: Fri, Sep 4, 2020 7:59 am Subject: [LUTE] Re: My web site I'm guessing that it was an oversight to copy the entire lutelist

[LUTE] Re: Ringfinger

2020-08-31 Thread Leonard Williams
finger effectively. Thanks and regards, Leonard Williams -Original Message- From: David van Ooijen Cc: Lute List Sent: Mon, Aug 31, 2020 9:43 am Subject: [LUTE] Re: Ringfinger I have a nasty callus on my ring finger at the moment, studied too much

[LUTE] Re: Ringfinger

2020-08-30 Thread Leonard Williams
, Leonard Williams -Original Message- From: yuval.dvo...@posteo.de To: lute net ; Lute arc Sent: Sun, Aug 30, 2020 8:59 am Subject: [LUTE] Ringfinger Dear all, first of all I'd like to express my sincerest gratitude towards Wayne for creating this great forum

[LUTE] Cosens

2020-08-26 Thread Leonard Williams
selection? Curiously, Leonard Williams PS: Questions like this are why I (we) need this list! -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: Red notes in Eysert

2020-08-23 Thread Leonard Williams
In Mudarra's third book of Tres Libros there are a couple of pieces where he picks out the vocal line with apostrophes in the tablature. Could the Eysert red notes be similar in intent? (Would the player be singing, or might the singer be a tab reader?) Leonard Williams

[LUTE] Re: Keeping the lutes for sale page/lute forum going

2020-08-23 Thread Leonard Williams
Oh no! Not Facebook! I love getting my lute-info fix without the clutter and walls and likes, etc. Leonard -Original Message- From: Jay F. To: lute net Sent: Sun, Aug 23, 2020 2:56 am Subject: [LUTE] Keeping the lutes for sale page/lute forum going Hi

[LUTE] Re: The lute list is retiring soon

2020-08-22 Thread Leonard Williams
experience. A fine forum/community of musicians. More kudos on the TAB program, which I love to use, and will continue to do so. Thank you for all of it! Bravo, Wayne! Sincere regards, Leonard Williams -Original Message- From: Wayne To: lute net Sent

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

2020-08-21 Thread Leonard Williams
head. You all knew what I meant, right? Leonard -Original Message- From: Leonard Williams To: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu Sent: Fri, Aug 21, 2020 12:09 pm Subject: [LUTE] Re: Oops!Re: Metal stringing on historical instruments Replacing actual research with memory

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

2020-08-21 Thread Leonard Williams
: Leonard Williams To: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu Sent: Fri, Aug 21, 2020 11:34 am Subject: [LUTE] Re: Metal stringing on historical instruments I believe that the instrument you describe was a chittarone -- a bass cittern. It is depicted and described in the late David Munrow's

[LUTE] Re: Metal stringing on historical instruments

2020-08-21 Thread Leonard Williams
I believe that the instrument you describe was a chittarone -- a bass cittern. It is depicted and described in the late David Munrow's "Instruments of the Middle Ages and Renaissance" (great album and book, now OOP). It was flat-backed and wire strung. Best, Leonar

[LUTE] Re: Julian Brean has died

2020-08-14 Thread Leonard Williams
His LP "Dances of Dowland" introduced me to the sound of Elizabethan lute music, c. 1970. Got me hooked. Leonard Williams -Original Message- From: Rainer To: Lute net Sent: Fri, Aug 14, 2020 4:12 pm Subject: [LUTE] Julian Brean has died [1]https://w

[LUTE] Re: e vs c

2020-08-04 Thread Leonard Williams
Just took a peek at Holborne's tablature--his c's appear to be a hybrid open polygon: more to it than the r-like c. A pentagon with one side missing? That's his tablature c--in his text the c is rounded, typical of today's style. Leonard -Original Message- From:

[LUTE] Re: e vs c

2020-08-04 Thread Leonard Williams
Looking at on-line samples of Elizabethan calligraphy, it appears that what distinguishes the r-shaped c from the actual r (both lower case) is a serif or swash at the base of the c glyph, giving it a hint of a three-sided open box letter c. Leonard Williams -Original Message

[LUTE] Re: LeRoy guiterre tabs

2020-07-17 Thread Leonard Williams
Thanks everyone! This has been very informative (and prompt!). I now feel I have some useful information to pass along with the music to the ukulelist (if she's interested!). Stay well! Leonard Am 17.07.2020 um 16:42 schrieb Leonard Williams: >A question about LeR

[LUTE] LeRoy guiterre tabs

2020-07-17 Thread Leonard Williams
hird beats, or on successive notes. I'm thinking of introducing a novice uke player to these, and I'd rather not offer something full of confusing misprints. Thanks and stay well! Leonard Williams -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu

[LUTE] Re: Siena lute book

2020-06-07 Thread Leonard Williams
Thanks, everyone, for your speedy responses! I'm not sure why the information wasn't more available on the internet, but I guess that's why we still need hard copy. Thanks again, Leonard -Original Message- From: Leonard Williams To: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu

[LUTE] Siena lute book

2020-06-06 Thread Leonard Williams
numbering system (which Jacob does indicate)? Thanks and regards, Leonard Williams -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: Lute strap

2020-05-24 Thread Leonard Williams
to what's happening between the body and the instrument. A good teacher who can "read" your body language while playing would be very helpful (Pat O'Brien could do this kind of thing). (here ends this 2 cents worth) Regards, Leonard Williams -Original Message- Fr

[LUTE] Re: Lute strap

2020-05-23 Thread Leonard Williams
Yes--the shelf liner material works very nicely to de-grease the piggy! I actually use a footstool on the right to get the lute up a little higher (thigh under the widest point). Can't say it's improved my playing, however. Leonard Williams -Original Message- From

[LUTE] Re: Things to play in quarantine

2020-03-22 Thread Leonard Williams
quarantine Does he include a recipe for DIY toilet paper?.. On 22.03.20 19:42, Leonard Williams wrote: >Another read: Defoe's "Journal of the Plague Year". A lot of emphasis >on getting your nutritional staples, especially home-brew! >Leonard

[LUTE] Re: Things to play in quarantine

2020-03-22 Thread Leonard Williams
Another read: Defoe's "Journal of the Plague Year". A lot of emphasis on getting your nutritional staples, especially home-brew! Leonard -Original Message- From: guy_and_liz Smith To: Jurgen Frenz ; Sean Smith Cc: lute Sent: Sun, Mar 22, 2020 1:27 pm

[LUTE] Re: Everyone OK?

2020-03-11 Thread Leonard Williams
Good to hear from you all! Maybe we need to perform more chamber music in its name-sake venue. Stay well! Regards, Leonard -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Everyone OK?

2020-03-11 Thread Leonard Williams
Things have been rather quiet on the list...I hope everyone is OK during this stressful period! Best regards, Leonard Williams -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: modern lute editions

2019-12-21 Thread Leonard Williams
-playing (and -listening) community! Best regards to all for the holidays, Leonard Williams -Original Message- From: Frank A. Gerbode, M.D. To: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu Sent: Sat, Dec 21, 2019 7:47 pm Subject: [LUTE] modern lute editions As a major purveyor of modern

[LUTE] Re: : Re: Unison C string on 8c lutes

2019-11-28 Thread Leonard Williams
, Leonard -Original Message- From: Anthony Hind To: Leonard Williams ; daillie Cc: lute Sent: Thu, Nov 28, 2019 3:32 am Subject: Re : [LUTE] Re: Unison C string on 8c lutes Could it perhaps be Leonard, that the grooves at your nut at 5C was set up for your

[LUTE] Re: Unison C string on 8c lutes

2019-11-27 Thread Leonard Williams
will further improve the sound. Or--any other suggestions?? Regards to all, and Happy (US) Thanksgiving! Leonard Williams On 23 nov. 2019, at 13:17, Jurgen Frenz <[1]eye-and-ear-cont...@protonmail.com> wrote: > Hello there, > > I have an 8c lute now since 10

[LUTE] Re: historically accurate concerts

2019-11-19 Thread Leonard Williams
Your party experience sounds like the ideal venue for me--I freeze and stumble in a spotlight; background music is much less demanding for me psychologically. Regards, Leonard Williams -Original Message- From: Tristan von Neumann To: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu

[LUTE] Continuo (defined)

2019-09-12 Thread Leonard Williams
If one is trying to explain the concept of continuo on theorbo to a non-early music person, would it be safe to compare it to the rhythm guitarist in a modern band? Leonard Williams -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin

[LUTE] Re: Lute + recorder

2019-08-17 Thread Leonard Williams
uction with Chanson melodies is nice and easy to play. On 17.08.19 21:59, Leonard Williams wrote: > I'm seeking sources for music with renaissance lute accompanying > recorder. Any suggestions are welcome. > Tha

[LUTE] Lute + recorder

2019-08-17 Thread Leonard Williams
I'm seeking sources for music with renaissance lute accompanying recorder. Any suggestions are welcome. Thanks and regards, Leonard Williams -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] The "wolf"?

2019-08-09 Thread Leonard Williams
bastard meantone, fyi. Thanks and regards, Leonard Williams -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] RH folk style

2019-08-01 Thread Leonard Williams
I recently viewed a video of Joan Baez on guitar. Finger picks, but with a slightly modified thumb-in and pinky firmly anchored on the soundboard. (Good political protest song, BTW.) Leonard Williams -- To get on or off this list see list information at http

[LUTE] Re: "Equal" temoerament

2019-07-28 Thread Leonard Williams
I believe Isaac Newton did some work with this as well; unfortunately I don't have a source at hand. Leonard Williams -Original Message- From: Rainer To: Lute net Sent: Sun, Jul 28, 2019 10:16 am Subject: [LUTE] "Equal" temoerament By the way, a few m

[LUTE] Lute Vocabulary

2019-07-27 Thread Leonard Williams
This is from my 1916 Webster's Collegiate Dictionary: lutestring: n. A plain, stout, lustrous silk, used for dresses and for ribbon. Also, a verb definition of "lute": To play upon the lute; sound like a lute. Leonard Williams -- To get on or off this lis

[LUTE] Re: Lute Temperaments

2019-07-22 Thread Leonard Williams
andle/2022/18424/Wead%2C% 20Adam%20%28DM%20EMI%29.pdf?sequence=1=y He compares several period methods of fret-setting, including Dowland (mistakes noted) and Gerle. Leonard Williams -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: how about changing the subject too!

2019-06-28 Thread Leonard Williams
I believe the way to treat a changing subject is with the magic word "olim", which is Latin for something like "used to be". E.g.: To crop or not [olim Julian Bream on lute] Corrections gladly accepted, Leonard -Original Message- From: David Smith To: Wayne ;

[LUTE] To crop or not

2019-06-28 Thread Leonard Williams
of the original message would at least preserve context. Not without guilt, Leonard Williams -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: Julian Bream on Lute

2019-06-23 Thread Leonard Williams
Doctors and lawyers practice because they know what they're doing; I practice because I don't. (after 40 years, but you're way ahead of me , Martin!) Leonard Williams -Original Message- From: Alain Veylit To: Lute List Sent: Sun, Jun 23, 2019 3:23 am Subject

[LUTE] Re: Julian Bream on Lute

2019-06-19 Thread Leonard Williams
had the pleasure of hearing in my college days. Leonard Williams -Original Message- From: Franz Mechsner To: Ron Andrico Cc: Gary Boye ; Edward C. Yong ; Jurgen Frenz ; Lute List Sent: Wed, Jun 19, 2019 11:50 am Subject: [LUTE] Re: Julian Bream on Lute Th

[LUTE] Re: Crystal teares

2019-06-13 Thread Leonard Williams
Thanks, Ron! I found it in the Lute News Supplement 128. Leonard -Original Message- From: Ron Andrico To: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu ; Leonard Williams Sent: Thu, Jun 13, 2019 5:50 am Subject: [LUTE] Re: Crystal teares Semper Dowland, semper dolens begins

[LUTE] Crystal teares

2019-06-12 Thread Leonard Williams
Is there an solo lute piece (pavan, whatever) associated with Dowland's "Go Crystal Teares"? (Such as occurs with "Now oh now..." and "Can she excuse...") Thanks and regards, Leonard Williams -- To get on or off this list see list information

[LUTE] Re: Renaissance rhyme

2019-06-07 Thread Leonard Williams
And then, of course, you've got the complication of wind (moving air) or "wind the clock". Leonard -Original Message- From: Martyn Hodgson To: howard posner ; LuteNet list ; Ed Durbrow ; jslute Sent: Fri, Jun 7, 2019 9:42 am Subject: [LUTE] Re: Renaissance

[LUTE] LuteScribe

2019-03-27 Thread Leonard Williams
Does anyone have any experience with installing and running LuteScribe on a Mac? I tried it using wine and wine bottler (no, I wasn't drunk) but was unsure of configuration settings, so I gave up. Any suggestions out there? Thanks and regards, Leonard Williams

[LUTE] Re: right hand technique -- bending the pinky

2019-03-05 Thread Leonard Williams
for my thumb-in playing. Which seems to be what Andrea Damiani suggests in his tutor--so that you're looking into the cupped right hand. Leonard Williams -Original Message- From: Richard Brook To: howard posner Cc: Lute net Sent: Tue, Mar 5, 2019 10:17 am

[LUTE] Re: Dowland

2019-03-02 Thread Leonard Williams
Thanks, guys! Leonard -Original Message- From: guy_and_liz Smith To: Leonard Williams ; lute@cs.dartmouth.edu Sent: Sat, Mar 2, 2019 6:44 pm Subject: RE: [LUTE] Dowland [1]https://www.amazon.com/DOVER-DOWLAND-J-Classical-sheets/dp/B0058UE0V M/ref

[LUTE] Dowland

2019-03-02 Thread Leonard Williams
Is there a modern edition (in tablature) available of Dowland's various books of songs and airs? Thanks, Leonard Williams -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: Marco revisited

2019-02-13 Thread Leonard Williams
Beautiful! Wikipedia could use some more information on the Kora--What they have has "multiple issues"(?)! Thanks for sharing this, Leonard Williams -Original Message- From: Martin Shepherd To: Lute List ; Le_luth Sent: Wed, Feb 13,

[LUTE] Re: Marco revisited

2019-02-13 Thread Leonard Williams
Beautiful! Wikipedia could use some information on the Kora--What they have has "multiple issues"(?)! Thanks for sharing this, Leonard Williams -Original Message- From: Martin Shepherd To: Lute List ; Le_luth Sent: Wed, Feb 13, 2019 3:44 am

[LUTE] Francesco numbered

2019-01-22 Thread Leonard Williams
Perhaps a dumb question: What is the significance of Arthur Ness' numbering of the works of Francesco da Milano? Not by any means challenging it--just curious. Regards to all, Leonard Williams -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu

[LUTE] stump?

2018-12-18 Thread Leonard Williams
I saw in an older Lute News supplement that Pilkington (possibly) composed a piece for the stump. Can anyone enlighten me about what sort of instrument that was? Thanks, and best regards for the Holiday Season! Leonard Williams -- To get on or off this list see list

[LUTE] Dickens' guitar

2018-11-05 Thread Leonard Williams
e been popular at the time? What tunes might he play? Improv to his own ingenious romantic lines? Thanks! Leonard Williams -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: music stands

2018-10-17 Thread Leonard Williams
y infinite for the rise and leg position. Leonard -Original Message- From: Leonard Williams To: martin ; lute Sent: Wed, Oct 17, 2018 1:12 pm Subject: [LUTE] Re: music stands Mine is a metal "Hamilton Combination"--very adjustable for height and tilt. Co

[LUTE] Re: music stands

2018-10-17 Thread Leonard Williams
Mine is a metal "Hamilton Combination"--very adjustable for height and tilt. Completely collapsible. I've had it for so long I don't recall source or cost, unfortunately. Leonard -Original Message- From: Martin Shepherd To: Lute List Sent: Wed, Oct 17, 2018

[LUTE] Re: Left hand technique

2018-08-16 Thread Leonard Williams
al Message- From: [1]lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu <[2]lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu> On Behalf Of guy_and_liz Smith Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2018 12:22 PM To: [3]r.turov...@gmail.com; Elliott Chapin <[4]echa...@teksavvy.com> Cc: Leonard Williams <[5]arc...@verizon.net&g

[LUTE] Re: W. Cripps tab program

2018-08-12 Thread Leonard Williams
Very nice! Leonard -Original Message- From: Alain Veylit To: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu Sent: Sat, Aug 11, 2018 2:38 pm Subject: [LUTE] Re: W. Cripps tab program This may be of interest to the aficionados of Wayne's tab program. Wayne's tab program produces very

[LUTE] Re: More dots

2018-08-04 Thread Leonard Williams
What is the significance of the double-"x" after some notes? Is this a hold sign? Leonard -Original Message- From: Sean Smith To: lute Sent: Fri, Aug 3, 2018 7:15 pm Subject: [LUTE] More dots Antonio Rota in his first book has a Saltarelo and Piva in the Dm

[LUTE] Re: chord names

2018-07-26 Thread Leonard Williams
26.07.2018 um 19:11 schrieb Leonard Williams: > How would musicians like Dowland or Johnson have named their > chords? Were they thinking in chord progressions, modalities, > incidental chords arising in polyphonic cadences? I guess this is a > question of music theo

[LUTE] Re: chord names

2018-07-26 Thread Leonard Williams
: Leonard Williams To: lute Sent: Wed, Jul 25, 2018 8:54 am Subject: [LUTE] chord names As chordal music (as opposed to polyphonic) became more prevalent, and many modes became history, how were chords named? G maj, A min, ...? Tonic, dominant, etc? When did this start? Just

[LUTE] chord names

2018-07-25 Thread Leonard Williams
As chordal music (as opposed to polyphonic) became more prevalent, and many modes became history, how were chords named? G maj, A min, ...? Tonic, dominant, etc? When did this start? Just curious. Regards, Leonard Williams -- To get on or off this list see list

[LUTE] Lute player Sept 29, 2018, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

2018-07-11 Thread Leonard Williams
I just received this from the Lute Society (in UK). Can anyone help out with this? Ironically, I live in Lancaster, but my playing is no where near up to performing. I know of no on else in the area who might be of assistance. Regards, Leonard Williams -Original

[LUTE] Re: Siena Lute Book

2018-06-21 Thread Leonard Williams
-online.de Betreff: Re: Siena Lute Book Datum: 21.06.2018, 22:12 Uhr An: Leonard Williams Yes. Goeran Crona did it IIRC. Mathias __ Gesendet mit der [2]Telekom Mail App --- Original-Nachricht --- Von: Leonard

[LUTE] Siena Lute Book

2018-06-21 Thread Leonard Williams
Is there a published French tab version of the Siena book available? Regards, Leonard Williams -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Richard Fletcher

2018-06-12 Thread Leonard Williams
Does anyone know if Richard Fletcher (luthier) is available? The email I have for him is no longer valid. I made need a replacement tuning peg for my lute by him. Thanks and regards, Leonard Williams -- To get on or off this list see list information at http

[LUTE] Re: Ugga, Agga

2018-05-16 Thread Leonard Williams
Lots of 5's (1/32) in Cosens. Leonard -Original Message- From: Rainer To: lutelist Net Sent: Wed, May 16, 2018 5:39 am Subject: [LUTE] Re: Ugga, Agga Another question - of course - what is the smallest note value

[LUTE] Re: Left thumb on the sixth.

2018-04-27 Thread Leonard Williams
Perhaps the nasty chord shifts in Capirola's Baleto da balar bello would benefit from this? Leonard -Original Message- From: anotherdamn6c To: lute Sent: Fri, Apr 27, 2018 3:16 pm Subject: [LUTE] Re: Left thumb on the

[LUTE] Left hand technique

2018-04-25 Thread Leonard Williams
of the arm press the strings? It rather pulls at the strings while sliding off. Is there another way to explain this technical point? Thanks and regards, Leonard Williams -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: lachrime concordance

2018-04-23 Thread Leonard Williams
of his flying five-flag notes. Thanks, everyone! Leonard -Original Message- From: Petrus Paulus Maria Steur <p.st...@inrim.it> To: Leonard Williams <arc...@verizon.net> Sent: Mon, Apr 23, 2018 12:12 pm Subject: Re: [LUTE] lachrime concordance Hi Lean

[LUTE] lachrime concordance

2018-04-23 Thread Leonard Williams
Does anyone know of an available concordance to Dowland's Lacrimae [sic] from Cosens (Add. 3056) ff. 4v-5r? Having a bit of trouble sorting out his flags--losing count when he mixes lots of 5's with dotted 2's and 3's. Thanks and regards, Leonard Williams -- To get

[LUTE] Barring tips

2018-04-21 Thread Leonard Williams
Thanks for the suggestions! It looks like a major factor in getting this down is - work on it! Hopefully it will take less time than tuning has. Chris--I'm not sure about all that water before barring: I like to get there thirsty. And I'm generally good about tipping

[LUTE] Barring tips

2018-04-20 Thread Leonard Williams
1st, graded downward in 0.05 increments). I'm guessing an arched fingerboard woulds be ideal, but I can't afford that right now. Thanks and regards, Leonard Williams -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] English mss correction

2018-04-14 Thread Leonard Williams
I meant to say I had found Dd.3.18. Leonard -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] English mss

2018-04-14 Thread Leonard Williams
I've been looking for a facsimile (on-line) for the Marsh lutebook. I'm also interested in Dd.3.13, which I did find. What is the common name for Dd.3.13? Is Marsh (actually Ms. Z3.2.13) available for download? Thanks! Leonard Williams -- To get on or off this list

[LUTE] Cosens

2018-04-07 Thread Leonard Williams
Thanks, everyone, for your help and suggestions! Leonard -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: Cosens

2018-04-06 Thread Leonard Williams
] Re: Cosens At the University of Cambridge Digital Library: [1][1]https://cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/view/MS-ADD-03056 Matteo On Fri, 6 Apr 2018 21:10 Leonard Williams, <[2][2]arc...@verizon.net> wrote: Is there available a good facsimile of Cosens lutebok (GB-Cu Add.3056)? The one ava

[LUTE] Cosens

2018-04-06 Thread Leonard Williams
Is there available a good facsimile of Cosens lutebok (GB-Cu Add.3056)? The one available from Scribd is not all that clear (high contrast B/W), and I'm not sure it can be downloaded from the Cambridge U site. Any sources or ideas? Thanks, Leonard Williams

[LUTE] Re: Some questions

2018-03-16 Thread Leonard Williams
I, myself, was attracted to the lute, via recorders and other early instruments, because I like playing renaissance music. What better way to enjoy it than on the instruments for which it was written? If I were an instructor, I would probably be more inclined to teach

[LUTE] Music new and old

2018-03-14 Thread Leonard Williams
Are my ears deceiving me again? I'm hearing strains of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" in ML Book Corante (#43, f. 18r, 2nd tune). Starts at the double bar midway through. Maybe I need to get the Xmas candle wax out of my ears! -- To get on or off this list see list

[LUTE] Re: Some questions

2018-03-14 Thread Leonard Williams
of the "modern" compositions? Regards, Leonard Williams -Original Message- From: Wim Loos <wjglso...@gmail.com> To: gilbert.isbin <gilbert.is...@telenet.be> Cc: LuteNet list <lute@cs.dartmouth.edu> Sent: Wed, Mar 14, 2018 5:56 pm Subjec

[LUTE] meantone tuning tech

2018-03-08 Thread Leonard Williams
Perhaps, having movable frets, an appropriate approach would be to find some predominant chords in a selection of pieces and tune to those chords. Retune between groupings. Makes designing a program trickier, but possibly with more consistent consonance. Unless, of course,

[LUTE] Re: meantone tuning tech

2018-03-08 Thread Leonard Williams
Perhaps, having movable frets, an appropriate approach would be to find some predominant chords in a selection of pieces and tune to those chords. Retune between groupings. Makes designing a program trickier, but possibly with more consistent consonance. Unless, of course,

[LUTE] Re: meantone tuning tech

2018-03-08 Thread Leonard Williams
Perhaps, having movable frets, an appropriate approach would be to find some predominant chords in a selection of pieces and tune to those chords. Retune between groupings. Makes designing a program trickier, but possibly with more consistent consonance. Unless, of course,

[LUTE] Re: meantone tuning tech

2018-03-08 Thread Leonard Williams
On 08/03/2018 12:45, Leonard Williams wrote: > I should have added--it seems to work quite well. I check perfect > fifths from open to 2nd fret on the next higher string also. To get on or off this list see list information at [1]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lut

[LUTE] Re: meantone tuning tech

2018-03-08 Thread Leonard Williams
strings in place. When my strings are behaving, the tuning stays pretty good, so I don't do this every time I practice. Thanks for your input! Leonard -Original Message- From: Matthew Daillie <dail...@club-internet.fr> To: Leonard Williams <arc...@verizon.net>

[LUTE] meantone tuning tech

2018-03-07 Thread Leonard Williams
of C. Thus when I tune the g, the readout is d, etc. I’ve also found that using a chord consisting of fret d on 3rd, e on 4th, and f on fifth is helpful in refining the tuning and those frets. Any similar experiences? Best to all, Leonard Williams To get on or off this list see list

[LUTE] Re: Francesco or da Crema

2018-02-19 Thread Leonard Williams
I've exaggerated: there are a number of differences, but I believe the similarities outweigh them. Perhaps two different recercari based on the same motif, sacred or otherwise? Leonard -Original Message- From: Leonard Williams <arc...@verizon.net> To: Lut

[LUTE] Francesco or da Crema

2018-02-19 Thread Leonard Williams
more musicologically savvy than I put ears and eyes to these and tell me whose compositions they are? Thanks and regards, Leonard Williams To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: Broeken nylgut string

2018-02-19 Thread Leonard Williams
, calloused skin in cold weather; or inattention to nail care. Leonard Williams -Original Message- From: Dan Winheld <dwinh...@lmi.net> To: Wim Loos <wjglso...@gmail.com>; LuteNet list <lute@cs.dartmouth.edu> Sent: Mon, Feb 19, 2018 11:54 am Subject:

[LUTE] String tech

2018-02-04 Thread Leonard Williams
Has anyone ever done any acoustic (oscilloscopic?) tests to determine just what makes different string materials sound different? I.e., What is the overtone profile for the materials? Leonard Williams To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute

[LUTE] Re: Cherbury lute book

2018-01-31 Thread Leonard Williams
I had the honor (privelege?) of viewing and handling the Capirola Ms at the Newberry in Chicago. No real special precautions. I had to fill out an application first, naming another responsible party. I wasn't trying to play from it. It was awesome. Leonard Williams

[LUTE] Re: tone colour echo

2018-01-30 Thread Leonard Williams
I am assuming the ground is from Marsh, the treble from Dd.3.18. Correct? Thanks and regards, Leonard Williams -Original Message- From: Rainer <rads.bera_g...@t-online.de> To: Lute net <lute@cs.dartmouth.edu> Sent: Tue, Jan 30, 2018 5:44 am Subject:

[LUTE] Re: My cat is playing the lute! Where can I get free tabs?

2018-01-29 Thread Leonard Williams
Advisory on cats and lutes: On Lutestrings Catt-Eaten. [Thomas Master, 1603-1643] Are these the strings that poets feigne Have clear'd the Ayre, and calm'd the mayne? Charm'd wolves, and from the mountaine creasts Made forests dance with all their beasts? Could these neglected shreads you see

[LUTE] Re: four and twenty

2018-01-29 Thread Leonard Williams
t's that about? Leonard Williams -Original Message- From: Rainer <rads.bera_g...@t-online.de> To: Lute net <lute@cs.dartmouth.edu> Sent: Mon, Jan 29, 2018 4:38 am Subject: [LUTE] four and twenty A clarification: I always thought that there must have

[LUTE] OT--Early dance interpretation?

2018-01-22 Thread Leonard Williams
Not quite our topic, but I just had to share this “early” dance video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjQucCX7e8o Enjoy, Leonard To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: String tech

2018-01-19 Thread Leonard Williams
appearance, sound, playability, or > texture. For me, beef is my personal choice. > > Ed > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 19, 2018, at 11:45 AM, Leonard Williams <arc...@verizon.net> wrote: >> >> Has anyone come up with a technique to

[LUTE] Re: String tech

2018-01-19 Thread Leonard Williams
; > -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- > Von: lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu [mailto:lute-...@cs.dartmouth.edu] Im Auftrag > von Bruno Cognyl-Fournier > Gesendet: Freitag, 19. Januar 2018 18:50 > An: Leonard Williams > Cc: Lute List > Betreff: [LUTE] Re: String tech > &g

[LUTE] String tech

2018-01-19 Thread Leonard Williams
Has anyone come up with a technique to increase the life of gut trebles? (besides switching to synthetics!) I get stray fibers very shortly after installing one—still playable but the tone and intonation suffer. Thanks! Leonard Williams To get on or off this list see list information

[LUTE] Re: Merchant of Venice show tunes

2018-01-07 Thread Leonard Williams
Thanks, all for your insights and suggestions! Leonard On Fri, Jan 5, 2018 at 6:51 PM, Leonard Williams <[1][1]arc...@verizon.net> wrote: Collective Elizabethan Wisdom: A local company is performing Merchant of Venice in a few months. I'm wondering what Italian pieces

[LUTE] Merchant of Venice show tunes

2018-01-05 Thread Leonard Williams
would very likely not be performing them, a discography woud be most useful. Grazie mille! Leonard Williams To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: Rewarding Renaissance Lute repertoire

2017-12-04 Thread Leonard Williams
Spinacino, da Milano, Dick Hoban's collection from the Siena MS, ML Book. Does anyone play much of Bossinensis? It seems that most of his recercari are exercises. Leonard Sorry if you got this twice! On 12/4/17, 3:18 PM, "Tristan von Neumann"

[LUTE] just a test

2017-10-25 Thread Leonard Williams
ignore To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

  1   2   3   4   5   >