[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: Weiss concerto

2011-07-02 Thread Rob MacKillop
Wasn't that amazing? Made my day. Congratulations to Lucas and the gang. Does anyone know if other movements were recorded, or if, indeed, there are other movements? Rob www.robmackillop.net On 2 Jul 2011, at 02:55, Ed Durbrow edurb...@sea.plala.or.jp wrote: There are some performers

[LUTE] Re: Holborne's Cittern School

2011-05-26 Thread Rob MacKillop
Hmm...not sure why all those web links are there as the file sent to me was a Word file, but just ignore them. Rob -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: Scottish viol and guitar

2011-05-26 Thread Rob MacKillop
Thanks, Val. I got a box of 50 today. Now, if everyone bought 50... If you are interested, it will be in the stores in three or four weeks, I imagine. Rob www.robmackillop.net On 26 May 2011, at 22:35, Sauvage Valéry sauvag...@orange.fr wrote: Tonight in my little village, a concert

[LUTE] Re: wemyss

2011-04-11 Thread Rob MacKillop
You would need permission from the National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh. But don't bother, they will say no. Rob On 11 April 2011 19:21, [1]theoj89...@aol.com wrote: Does anyone know the status of the Wemyss manuscript. [2]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu

[LUTE] Re: Bach Double

2011-03-30 Thread Rob MacKillop
Very beautiful performance, professionally recorded. Wonderful. Rob On 30 March 2011 05:31, David Tayler [1]vidan...@sbcglobal.net wrote: For your enjoyment, the Bach Double, Largo--maybe my favorite piece from Bach [2]http://youtu.be/GzTwO0zWrqU?hd=1 dt

[LUTE] Re: German tablature

2011-03-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
never tried it? Rob -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: German tablature

2011-03-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
the respectful thing to do, and not without interest. Anyone here fluent in it? Rob -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Baroque Lute duets?

2011-02-22 Thread Rob MacKillop
of them has an 11c at 392, the other a 13c at 415 - one of them has to grab those tuning pegs! Either that or arrange Bach's Eb 2-part invention, one in Eb at 392, the other in D at 415. Don't take that seriously... Rob -- To get on or off this list see list information at http

[LUTE] Re: Baroque Lute duets?

2011-02-22 Thread Rob MacKillop
Perfect, Roman! Many thanks, Rob On 22 February 2011 20:42, Roman Turovsky [1]r.turov...@verizon.net wrote: [2]http://www.polyhymnion.org/swv/adue.html RT - Original Message - From: Rob MacKillop [3]robmackil...@gmail.com To: Lute [4]lute

[LUTE] Re: Baroque Lute duets?

2011-02-22 Thread Rob MacKillop
Thanks to everyone. Jean-Michel - even with the new link I could not open those zip files. My zip program said they were empty, but I will try again on my wife's computer, Cheers, Rob -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu

[LUTE] Contemporary lute music, and other stuff

2011-02-21 Thread Rob MacKillop
Hi folks, Rob MacKillop, returning to the list. I've been a member for a while but have been unable to post until now. I have been interested in the discussions about contemporary music for the lute, and other subjects. I have a couple of things to mention: 1. My diverse

[LUTE-BUILDER] Re:

2010-11-25 Thread Rob Dorsey
Paul, Having built several western red tops I can at least comment. For your renaissance Dieff varying from 1.4mm to 1.8mm across the board should work. If it is properly dried it is hard enough to support those thicknesses. You must, however, have VERY sharp scrapers and mind the grain. Rob

[LUTE] Dan Larson 10c for sale

2010-01-18 Thread Rob MacKillop
Saw this at Bernunzio's: [1]http://bernunzio.com/products/0914440 Thought someone here might appreciate it. Rob -- References 1. http://bernunzio.com/products/0914440 To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: Q on odd tunings for plucked instruments

2009-12-26 Thread Rob MacKillop
a disservice. But neither Anne nor Bill gave any credence to my thory of b and b flat. Rob 2009/12/26 [1]dem...@suffolk.lib.ny.us The Scots/Irish clarsach (medieval wire-string harp) of yore had the two central strings tuned to b, and were referred

[LUTE] Re: Q on odd tunings for plucked instruments

2009-12-24 Thread Rob MacKillop
clarsairs were blind, so two 'b's helped provide a position guide. Both theories have been rejected by clarsach researchers, but no alternative theory has been advanced. Rob -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin

[LUTE] Re: another day at the office

2009-12-19 Thread Rob MacKillop
Monica, We love you! Keep questioning everything! Rob -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: another day at the office

2009-12-18 Thread Rob MacKillop
, Madonna. We can never hear how the original audience heard. Which is not an excuse to do anything you want, of course... Rob -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: 1295

2009-12-10 Thread Rob MacKillop
And my wife (Susan Rennie) works as a freelance dictionary editor for OUP and used to work on the OED. I'll put pressure on her to update the entry... Rob MacKillop 2009/12/10 Karen Hore [1]karen.h...@googlemail.com Andrew wrote: 'The OED also has its own BBC TV

[LUTE] Narciso Yepes and the lute

2009-12-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
for the pioneering work he did as a lute player. Has anyone got this recording? Rob MacKillop -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: Narciso Yepes and the lute

2009-12-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
Jacob Lindberg also used a myriad of tunings for his Bach recording. Rob -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: Narciso Yepes and the lute

2009-12-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
Yes, I don't expect it to be up to much, but he did at least give it a go when no-one else would. Deserves recognition, I think. Rob -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: Renaissance Metaphors

2009-12-03 Thread Rob MacKillop
Can I remind everyone of the [1]www.johndowland.co.uk website which has paraphrasesof all Dowland's lyrics: [2]http://www.johndowland.co.uk/songs.htm Might be of interest to the present discussion. Rob -- References 1. http://www.johndowland.co.uk/ 2. http

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: Gehema lute book

2009-12-01 Thread Rob MacKillop
Very nice playing, Mathias. Rob -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: The under-appreciated Jaques de Saint Luc

2009-11-28 Thread Rob MacKillop
Well done, Danny. Have you heard the classical guitarist, David Russell, play St Luc - wonderfully musical performances? Some youtube videos too. More guitarists play St Luc than lute players...hopefully you will inspire other lute players. Rob -- To get on or off this list

[LUTE] Re: New ways OT

2009-11-20 Thread Rob MacKillop
Well, about a week ago I bought my first turntable. Found Bream's The Golden Age of English Lute Music record in a junk shop for 50p. Never been happier. Now, if only we had electricity... Rob 2009/11/20 Eugene C. Braig IV [1]brai...@osu.edu Ha! I even have to wind

[LUTE] Re: Manchester Gamba Book

2009-11-16 Thread Rob MacKillop
favourite pieces. Nice to see it arranged for lute. Do you have a date for the Manchester ms? No-one has yet come up with a date when asked. I imagine 1640s... Cheers, Rob MacKillop -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute

[LUTE] Re: The End of the Golden Age

2009-10-11 Thread Rob MacKillop
to the obvious mistakes! It is little wonder videos are so popular, and why some artists want to hide their mistakes... Rob PS David, glad you liked my De Visee! I can't play it now, so it's good to have a reminder! Proof for my grandchildren :-) -- To get on or off

[LUTE] Re: The End of the Golden Age

2009-10-10 Thread Rob MacKillop
or in the bar, where a few of us share a few tunes and chat about our passion for music. I never saw it as a professional promo. Rob -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: A Viewing

2009-10-09 Thread Rob MacKillop
I have played at a funeral before. In fact, the lady discussed with me the repertoire I would play at her funeral only a week before. Rob MacKillop 2009/10/9 David Rastall [1]dlu...@verizon.net Have any of you ever been hired to play at a viewing? As in where

[LUTE] Re: Imbalance

2009-09-10 Thread Rob MacKillop
some of the time. Rob (who has just finished a mountain of ironing...) -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: Any hints on how to develop improvisational ability?

2009-08-26 Thread Rob MacKillop
improvise - she does it already in her speech... Rob MacKillop -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Baroque Guitar

2009-08-02 Thread Rob MacKillop
FOR SALE Baroque Guitar by Alexander Batov. Flat back, 67cms string length. Aquila gut strings, nylgut set in Kingham professional case. Used on recordings and videos by Rob MacKillop. MP3 files on [1]www.SongOfTheRose.co.uk and YouTube videos at [2]http://www.youtube.com/user

[LUTE] Re: Ukulele and Renaissance Guitar

2009-07-17 Thread Rob MacKillop
doesn't sound so bad. There is, of course, a difference, and I hope that those who approach the 4c repertoire on a uke do make the transition to an appropriate instrument once they realise the limitations of the uke. We shall see. BTW, sounds even better with gut strings... Rob

[LUTE] Re: Ukulele and Renaissance Guitar

2009-07-17 Thread Rob MacKillop
called Oscar Schmidt. Rob 2009/7/17 Leonard Williams [1]arc...@verizon.net I've thought for some time of getting a cheap uke and restringing it to play stuff like Mudarra's work for four course guitar. I thought I might be kidding myself, but it looks like

[LUTE] Re: Ukulele and Renaissance Guitar

2009-07-17 Thread Rob MacKillop
Newer. Bought on a holiday cruise to Hawaii ;-) Is this off topic, or what Rob 2009/7/17 Eugene C. Braig IV [1]brai...@osu.edu Recent Oscar Schmidt instruments are the budget line for the new Korean-made incarnation of Washburn (i.e., the curiously-named

[LUTE] Re: Ukulele and Renaissance Guitar

2009-07-16 Thread Rob MacKillop
the slightest interest in so-called 'classical music' before. They are loving it, and three of them have bought baroque guitar CDs now. Rob MacKillop -- References 1. http://www.fingerstyleuke.com/ To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu

[LUTE] Re: Cantigas de Santa Maria

2009-07-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
Fascinating, David. Here is our version in 5/4! [1]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mav6YOnmt0NR=1 Rob 2009/7/8 David Tayler [2]vidan...@sbcglobal.net All of the Cantigas in facsimile are available online. You can have great fun to try and interpret the ligatures

[LUTE] Re: Cantigas de Santa Maria

2009-07-07 Thread Rob MacKillop
- performance scores can be found at [1]www.gaita.co.uk - I use these scores. Rob 2009/7/7 andrei and [2]andrei_vana...@hotmail.com Hi to all, I know that little is known about the Cantigas de Santa Maria. As far as I could see there aren't much sources even

[LUTE] Re: Cantigas de Santa Maria

2009-07-07 Thread Rob MacKillop
music with a little imagination and some hard work. Rob 2009/7/8 andrei and [2]andrei_vana...@hotmail.com Many thanks to all who could help. All of the info will help me, I believe. In fact, 2 books really got my attention, anyhow I still have some doubts about

[LUTE] Re: So dolce e il tormento for voice+lute

2009-06-22 Thread Rob MacKillop
I haven't had the time (nor inclination) to look at it, but parallels, missing accidentals...sounds highly ' period authentic' to me! Rob 2009/6/22 David van Ooijen [1]davidvanooi...@gmail.com On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 12:25 PM, Lex van Sante[2]lvansa...@wanadoo.nl wrote

[LUTE] workshop-masterclass

2009-06-22 Thread Rob MacKillop
it, and also Mimmo Perufo of Aquila Strings, who has invited me to perform at the 2nd ukulele festival in Vicenza that same evening. If anyone on this list will be there or Venice and would like to meet up, let me know - I'd love to meet you. Rob MacKillop -- To get on or off

[LUTE] Re: First lute advice

2009-06-12 Thread Rob MacKillop
Regarding the 8c/7c question, there are many players who switch the lower two courses around, so you have a 'normal' 7c with the 7th course at D, plus an extra F on the 8th course. I haven't done this myself, but wonder if it is a good idea? Rob -- To get on or off

[LUTE] Re: Gesualdo

2009-06-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
the arrangements - no idea where they ended up. Rob 2009/6/8 David van Ooijen [1]davidvanooi...@gmail.com On Mon, Jun 8, 2009 at 4:23 PM, [2]chriswi...@yahoo.com wrote: You would think that Anthony Rooley's recording of the the 5th book of madrigals with the Consort

[LUTE] Re: Flatbackt lute [Scanned]

2009-06-03 Thread Rob MacKillop
. They came in a variety of number of courses too. See [1]http://www.vihuelademano.com/viola-da-mano/daiLibri.htm Rob MacKillop -- References 1. http://www.vihuelademano.com/viola-da-mano/daiLibri.htm To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu

[LUTE] review

2009-06-01 Thread Rob MacKillop
. The wood in the sound engulfs the throat and presses the forehead in a clutching gentility to highlight your very focused phrasing. ???So, you liked it??? Anyone else have reviews they would like to share? Rob -- To get on or off this list see list information at http

[LUTE] Re: Lute recordings in meantone

2009-05-26 Thread Rob MacKillop
Has anyone heard of a well-tempered lute player? -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Francesco 15 Valderrabano 92

2009-05-24 Thread Rob MacKillop
. Unison bass strings, Aquila Venice. Vihuela resting on wooden table - seems to have improved the bass slightly. Rob MacKillop -- References 1. http://www.vihuela.eu/study.htm To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin

[LUTE] Re: Lute recordings in meantone

2009-05-22 Thread Rob MacKillop
) the C# was more called for than a Db. Rob -- References 1. http://classic-banjo.ning.com/photo/zb-split-fret-detail?context=latest To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: Lute recordings in meantone

2009-05-22 Thread Rob MacKillop
This link works better: [1]http://tinyurl.com/oaeu37 Rob 2009/5/22 Rob MacKillop [2]luteplay...@googlemail.com There may be one or two of you interested in the banjo c.1860-1900 (as I am). There was a period of squabbles and unrest as players moved from fretless

[LUTE] Re: help for 'improving' lute and vihuela players

2009-05-20 Thread Rob MacKillop
allowed. But if no-one is interested, we would be wasting our time. Rob -- References 1. mailto:mar...@luteshop.co.uk To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: help for 'improving' lute and vihuela players

2009-05-20 Thread Rob MacKillop
with me. So maybe I won't be making technique videos, but I hope to help in other areas. Rob MacKillop -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] help for 'improving' lute and vihuela players

2009-05-19 Thread Rob MacKillop
I have the score in French tab, an mp3 performance, plus an mp3 of commentary as I explore the piece, discussing how I approach my interpretation. Doubtless, someone else would play it very differently, and you must find your own way eventually, but hopefully this will help. Rob

[LUTE] Re: Beer

2009-04-24 Thread Rob MacKillop
Carnegie Hall? You must have practised, practised, practised... Rob -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] David Johnson

2009-04-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
to light, and pushed them long before playing Scottish music became fashionable among Early Music groups. He made a big contribution and will be missed. I know that two or three of you knew him personally, which is why I have announced his death here. Rob MacKillop -- To get

[LUTE] Re: [Lute] playing the lute during a Communion Service

2009-03-23 Thread Rob MacKillop
Now, if only you played the ukulele - one more ukearist at the altar wouldn't detract... ...collective groan... Rob 2009/3/23 Charles Browne [1]char...@brownecowie.fsnet.co.uk I have been asked to play my lute during part of the Communion Service

[LUTE] Cantigas de Santa Maria

2009-03-22 Thread Rob MacKillop
of these guys had ever played ANY instrument before...actually in this video th two harp and two recorder players are just clapping. They are not music students. I'm really proud of them! Rob -- References 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBtaI_41spA To get on or off this list see

[LUTE] Re: String depression

2009-03-20 Thread Rob MacKillop
/cfajt5 Wow. What genius. Shame he is wasted on such a stupid instrument. I wish he would try the lute! Or one of these: [3]http://tinyurl.com/c3m8cy Rob - with apologies for straying... -- References 1. mailto:alexander.ba...@vihuelademano.com 2. http://tinyurl.com/cfajt5 3

[LUTE-BUILDER] Re: cutting the rose.

2009-03-08 Thread Rob Dorsey
two people seem to use the #25 blade, instrument makers and Rabbis. You just don't look like a Moyle to me. Best, Rob Dorsey http://LuteCraft.com To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: Si me llaman... Diego Pisador- Salamanca, 1552

2009-03-04 Thread Rob MacKillop
Very beautiful, Ariel. You should inform the vihuela list and the Early Guitars and Vihuela Ning site. I will have to change my perception of Pisador! Rob -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: Laurent de La Hyre painting an angelique?

2009-03-04 Thread Rob MacKillop
There is a very famous Spanish lute/guitar player whose name has embarrasingly disappeared from my brain, who has recorded a CD of angelique music on the glossa label. Moreno! There you are! Rob 2009/3/4 [1]wi...@cs.helsinki.fi Lutenists, if memory serves, I remember

[LUTE] Re: Laurent de La Hyre painting an angelique?

2009-03-04 Thread Rob MacKillop
I have a copy. The music by Bethune is very good, not on a level with de Visee, but certainly worth hearing. In a word, 'pleasant', and there's nothing wrong with that. Rob 2009/3/5 Edward Martin [1...@gamutstrings.com Rob, I found the answer. It is: Glossa

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: Falkenhagen

2009-02-28 Thread Rob MacKillop
and display. Agreed! Let's hear it more often. Rob MacKillop -- References 1. mailto:dyoung5...@wowway.com To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: Saltarello

2009-02-27 Thread Rob MacKillop
I liked the tempo, David. People often play this piece way too fast. Very good. Rob 2009/2/27 David Tayler [1]vidan...@sbcglobal.net Fun with lute, harp, tambourine recorder [1][2]http://tinyurl.com/Saltarello dt -- References 1. [3]http

[LUTE] Re: Mandore (instrument) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

2009-02-25 Thread Rob MacKillop
Should we really describe it as a 'forerunner of the mandolin'? Surely a different family? I'm tired and it's near bedtime, otherwise I would add info about the Skene ms... Rob MacKillop -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: BWV 1025

2009-02-16 Thread Rob MacKillop
Buy with confidence, Ed. Hille is amazing, and Lee, her husband, is a great player too. It will be beautifully recorded too. Rob MacKillop 2009/2/16 Edward Martin [1...@gamutstrings.com Dear collective wisdom, I am interested in any recordings of BWV 1025, with lute. I

[LUTE] Re: Theorbo by Nic. Nic. B. van der Waals for sale

2009-02-15 Thread Rob MacKillop
Seems fair to me, Alfonso. Everything is expensive, but your asking price is fair. Rob 2009/2/15 Alfonso Marin [1]luten...@gmail.com Dear Arto and all, After the brief discussion about theorbo prices, I looked around for of other makers prices to reevaluate

[LUTE-BUILDER] Re: lute/vihuela action....

2009-02-10 Thread Rob Dorsey
to maintain the lines of the fingerboard. Personally, I like the new bridge method as it attacks the disease, not the symptom. Your fingerboard method would be second. Best of Luck, Rob Dorsey http://LuteCraft.com -Original Message- From: Kerry Alt [mailto:ke...@nmsu.edu] Sent: Tuesday, February

[LUTE] Re: Grammy awards tonight

2009-02-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
I would add Ed Martin's 'Allemande' recording to their list. One of the best I've heard in a long time. Rob MacKillop 2009/2/8 Edward Martin [1...@gamutstrings.com Yes, we hope the best for them! ed -- References 1. mailto:e...@gamutstrings.com To get

[LUTE-BUILDER] Re: glue

2009-02-06 Thread Rob Dorsey
- notice, not if - someone drops the thing on the hardwood floor. Best, Rob Dorsey http://LuteCraft.com -Original Message- From: dem...@suffolk.lib.ny.us [mailto:dem...@suffolk.lib.ny.us] Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 12:14 PM To: lute-buil...@cs.dartmouth.edu Subject: [LUTE-BUILDER] Re

[LUTE-BUILDER] Re: glue

2009-02-05 Thread Rob Dorsey
in an entirely different form. Anyway, epoxy that sucker on and it will never fall off. Best, Rob Dorsey http://LuteCraft.com -Original Message- From: Brod Mac [mailto:in_brod_we_tr...@hotmail.com] Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 7:33 PM To: lute-buil...@cs.dartmouth.edu Subject: [LUTE-BUILDER

[LUTE] Alphabetical index of all Dowland's songs

2009-02-03 Thread Rob MacKillop
and proceed to [1]www.johndowland.co.uk/songs.htm Video and mp3 performances still welcome... Rob MacKillop -- References 1. http://www.johndowland.co.uk/songs.htm To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] iGoogle and lute/early guitar videos experiment

2009-02-02 Thread Rob MacKillop
no assumption that any of you would want my videos on your iGoogle page, but you never know. My wife is not the only crazy person in the world...but this is an experiment. So far it worked easily for me and her. I would be interested to know if there are any problems. Rob MacKillop

[LUTE] Re: how to upload high quality video to YT

2009-01-28 Thread Rob MacKillop
I thought you would set us right, David. Thanks as ever. Rob 2009/1/28 David Tayler [1]vidan...@sbcglobal.net The best way is to save your video in AVCHD (or H264, it is the same) in 720p, non interlaced, widescreen, square pixels, 11 mbps, 320kbs audio

[LUTE] Re: Fun with Joy

2009-01-28 Thread Rob MacKillop
). Rob MacKillop 2009/1/27 Peter Nightingale [2]n...@pobox.com Dear All, I am in the process of transcribing a version of Joy to the Person for archlute. This link points to what I am working from: [3]http://www.phys.uri.edu/~nigh/Joy/joy_to.pdf I guess the only

[LUTE] Dowland paraphrases now complete

2009-01-27 Thread Rob MacKillop
Three cheers and many back pats for David Hill - [1]http://www.johndowland.co.uk/songs.htm Please forward the link to every singer... Rob -- References 1. http://www.johndowland.co.uk/songs.htm To get on or off this list see list information at http

[LUTE] how to upload high quality video to YT

2009-01-27 Thread Rob MacKillop
I picked this up from another discussion group, but haven't tried it yet. Lots of people on the group responded saying it made a big difference. Rob So ever since YouTube has added their High Quality feature, I tried doing some reasearch

[LUTE-BUILDER] Re: lute

2009-01-26 Thread Rob Dorsey
corrections. For start leave them at 2.0mm until you have a number of lutes under your belt. Rob Dorsey http://LuteCraft.com -Original Message- From: robert fallis [mailto:robert.fal...@virgin.net] Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 3:43 AM To: Jon Murphy; lute-buil...@cs.dartmouth.edu; Brod

[LUTE-BUILDER] Re: lute

2009-01-26 Thread Rob Dorsey
scraping of the interior and sanding/scraping of the outside. Rob Dorsey [1]http://LuteCraft.com __ From: Martyn Hodgson [mailto:hodgsonmar...@yahoo.co.uk] Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 11:00 AM To: Rob Dorsey; Lute

[LUTE-BUILDER] Re: Fillets (?) between ribs

2009-01-26 Thread Rob Dorsey
can dampen the sticks at the greatest point of bending to make it steam and bend a bit easier. Ebony is just...well, ebony and hard to work. Rob Dorsey http://LuteCraft.com -Original Message- From: tam...@buckeye-express.com [mailto:tam...@buckeye-express.com] Sent: Monday, January 26

[LUTE] Re: Bach Telemann

2009-01-24 Thread Rob MacKillop
I am jealous. What a great band to be in! Rob 2009/1/24 David Tayler [1]vidan...@sbcglobal.net My new CD is up on Magnatune--as always, free to listen! dt [2]http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/voicesofmusic-bachtelemann/ To get on or off this list see list

[LUTE] Re: New videos

2009-01-24 Thread Rob MacKillop
No. I can't see any way to do it in the vimeo settings preferences. Rob 2009/1/24 Ed Durbrow [1]edurb...@sea.plala.or.jp On Jan 21, 2009, at 9:04 PM, Rob MacKillop wrote: You'll find them all on the Francesco Vimeo Channel, which now has 318 videos

[LUTE] Re: New videos

2009-01-21 Thread Rob MacKillop
You'll find them all on the Francesco Vimeo Channel, which now has 318 videos... [1]http://www.vimeo.com/channel11205 Rob 2009/1/21 Sauvage Valery [2]sauvag...@orange.fr After the Bach, Dowland and Sanz series, I put some new videos on Vimeo : Molinaro, Dalza

[LUTE] Re: Inaugural Music OT

2009-01-21 Thread Rob MacKillop
I played a graphite acoustic guitar once, by Rainsong. Best acoustic I ever played. So, how about a graphite lute? Rob -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: New Grove

2009-01-19 Thread Rob MacKillop
It used to be online, but the link I have has broken. Where is it now? Rob 2009/1/19 Spring, aus dem, Rainer [1]rspringaus...@tee.toshiba.de Thank you to everybody who replied. I now have what I need. Thank you very much :) Best wishes, Rainer aus dem Spring

[LUTE] Re: There is a traitor in our midst!

2009-01-17 Thread Rob MacKillop
University allows me access to all sorts of instruments. We have at home just now a very expensive Roland sythesiser, with an unbelievable number of sounds. I tried playing it for an hour - almost went insane. Picked up my ukulele - ah, Heaven! Rob 2009/1/17 [1]jel...@cox.net

[LUTE] Re: There is a traitor in our midst!

2009-01-17 Thread Rob MacKillop
in the sense that I can express myself. If that is to be denigrated, then so be it. I'm happy. Rob 2009/1/18 Christopher Stetson [1]cstet...@email.smith.edu Oh, and this too; you have to be able to live with being thought of (or actually being) something of a dilettante

[LUTE] Re: Aquila Type DE strings

2009-01-14 Thread Rob MacKillop
Hi Ken, I used them on my 11c recordings on this website: [1]www.songoftherose.co.uk - I thought they were an excellent substitute for gut, especially when they were a little broken in. No tuning problems. Rob MacKillop 2009/1/14 Ken Brodkey [2]kbrod...@pacbell.net

[LUTE] More Dowland Paraphrases

2009-01-10 Thread Rob MacKillop
of mileage out of these paraphrases, and I encourage you all to make singers aware that the pdfs are online and free: [1]http://www.johndowland.co.uk/songs.htm Discussion welcome. Rob MacKillop PS More contributions to the site welcome... -- References 1. http

[LUTE] Re:

2009-01-07 Thread Rob MacKillop
Wonderful! Rob MacKillop -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: Re:

2009-01-07 Thread Rob MacKillop
Bruno, it was a live concert. These things happen. Didn't sound too bad to me... Rob 2009/1/7 Bruno Fournier [1]br...@estavel.org Might sound a little bit better if the charango was in tune. -- Bruno Cognyl-Fournier Luthiste, etc Estavel

[LUTE] Re: Theorbo question

2009-01-06 Thread Rob MacKillop
G#! A buddhist would take the middle path... Rob 2009/1/6 Mathias Roesel [1]mathias.roe...@t-online.de A mr David Tayler [2]vidan...@sbcglobal.net schrieb: G -- References 1. mailto:mathias.roe...@t-online.de 2. mailto:vidan...@sbcglobal.net

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: Harp Strings

2008-12-21 Thread Rob MacKillop
Hi Chris, I used to play with a harp player, Bill Taylor, who worked for [1]www.ardivalharps.com who supplied strings for period and modern small harps. They just ordered theirs from Aquila... Rob MacKillop 2008/12/21 [2]chriswi...@yahoo.com Hello Fonts of Wisdom

[LUTE-BUILDER] Re: What to build.

2008-12-18 Thread Rob Dorsey
building notes on the shelf in the shop. From each according to his gifts. Read the book, it has much to offer if not everything. Rob Dorsey http://LuteCraft.com -Original Message- From: Timothy Motz [mailto:tam...@buckeye-express.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 9:05 PM To: dem

[LUTE] Re: OT: Day Job

2008-12-18 Thread Rob MacKillop
-blues, etc. Great fun. It's a three-day per week job, which leaves me time to do my own thing. Hope it lasts... Rob -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: test

2008-12-17 Thread Rob MacKillop
It didn't. I never saw it. Rob 2008/12/17 Anthony Hind [1]anthony.h...@noos.fr Just testing whether my message comes through. Anthony To get on or off this list see list information at [2]http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html -- References

[LUTE-BUILDER] Re: What to build.

2008-12-15 Thread Rob Dorsey
. Build, it's how you learn to build, Rob Dorsey http://LuteCraft.com -Original Message- From: dem...@suffolk.lib.ny.us [mailto:dem...@suffolk.lib.ny.us] Sent: Monday, December 15, 2008 2:14 PM To: lute-buil...@cs.dartmouth.edu Subject: [LUTE-BUILDER] Re: What to build. Hello Paul: I

[LUTE] Re: sing along with Bach

2008-12-14 Thread Rob MacKillop
Worked fine for me, David. A beautifully serene interpretation. Rob MacKillop -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Dowland song paraphrases

2008-12-12 Thread Rob MacKillop
that Book 2 is well on its way, with the others to follow. As ever, comments/discussion welcome. Rob MacKillop [2]www.johndowland.co.uk -- References 1. http://www.johndowland.co.uk/songs.htm 2. http://www.johndowland.co.uk/ To get on or off this list see list

[LUTE] Re: Dowland song paraphrases

2008-12-12 Thread Rob MacKillop
I think it is obvious that he was referring to the long s, but I'll pass your comment on to him. Rob 2008/12/12 dc [1]den...@free.fr Rob MacKillop ecrit: David Hill has completed his paraphrases to Dowland's The First Booke of Songs - which I am delighted

[LUTE] Re: Dowland song paraphrases

2008-12-12 Thread Rob MacKillop
Dennis, It turns out you are correct. David has asked me to correct it, and I have. Thanks for noticing it! Cheers, Rob 2008/12/12 dc [1]den...@free.fr Rob MacKillop ecrit: I think it is obvious that he was referring to the long s, but I'll pass your comment

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