mercantile person to begin with, I prefer
to build what pleases me and in which I believe.
Ok, let me have it. Regardless of your outrage, you must concede that I've
admitted these things freely. They say that's the first step toward
recovery.
Best Regards
Rob Dorsey
Florence, KY USA
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Hi All,
My name is Rob Dorsey and I am a long time amateur instrument maker who is
now retired from the day job and building full time. I play baroque lute and
so my interest is mostly there although I have built renaissance lutes, an
early mandolin (lute bodied mandola) a couple of vihuelas
Hi All,
My name is Rob Dorsey and I am a long time amateur instrument maker who is
now retired from the day job and building full time. I play baroque lute and
so my interest is mostly there although I have built renaissance lutes, an
early mandolin (lute bodied mandola) a couple of vihuelas
and
upstrokes or thumb and index alternation. When the match in in-sync, you
don't need to manufacture accents.
Even Lully understood.
Rob
PS Does the medieval lute list still exist?
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and
upstrokes or thumb and index alternation. When the match in in-sync, you
don't need to manufacture accents.
Even Lully understood.
Rob
PS Does the medieval lute list still exist?
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of course.
Rob
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of course.
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I don't want to clutter up my website with extra files and images. I have
limited bandwidth. Someone else could make a feature of the image.
Rob
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Subject
Now back online:
http://www.musicintime.co.uk/mozart.htm
It won't be there for long, so copy (right click) it if you need to.
Rob
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Sent: 10 March 2006 21:16
To: Rob MacKillop
Subject: Montagu cover
Dear Rob,
Could you put up
, and nothing wrong with that, I guess, albeit a somewhat
old-school approach to history writing. But I was hoping for much more. It
left me wondering what else he had left out. Greater coverage and
less-subjective judgements and speculation would have been more favourable,
imho.
Rob
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the council could organise concerts. John Beck won, and since that day
we have been able to stage our own unpaid lute concerts in Edinburgh! Well,
crumbs are better than nothing. Info from my esteemed colleaugue, Dr Jim
Porter.
Rob MacKillop
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Erm...The song was all about a guy called El Lute...it was a joke. The
lyrics are funny. Never mind. It doesn't matter...I'l always be serious from
now on ;-)
Rob
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Subject: [LUTE] Re
So who is it?
Rob
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From: Davide Rebuffa [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 02 February 2006 08:25
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; lute@cs.dartmouth.edu
Subject: Re: [LUTE] Mozart?
Dr Mancal, curator of the paintings collection in Augsburg
told me that it is not a portrait of the Mozart
Here is an interesting portrait of the Mozart family, with Dad playing the
lute:
http://www.musicintime.co.uk/mozart.htm
Quite an ensemble. But what music were they playing?
Rob
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lute list
Here is the radio show that was broadcast today in Scotland in celebration of
the song 'Flowers of the Forest' - the title of one of my cds. Hear the
background to the tune. It's a really good, informative programme.
Rob
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lute list
Here is the radio show that was broadcast today in Scotland in celebration of
the song 'Flowers of the Forest' - the title of one of my cds. Hear the
background to the tune. It's a really good, informative programme.
Rob
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Rob MacKillop has sent you a link to listen to a radio
Some talk recently of continuo playing. Here is a great website for those
interested in such things:
http://www.bassus-generalis.org/
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developed, and I would now like to re-record the pieces anyway.
Rob MacKillop
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PS Our house now has a digital video camera, so expect a few vihuela
performances in video form online in the future.
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to the
vihuela repertoire, the same eight or so pieces again and again. I am
pleased that you want to get a vihuela, as it is certainly a different
instrument altogether, and one entirely suited to its task.
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Can anyone give me Richard Civiol's email address? Are you there Richard?
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The 12 Fantasias from Book 4 by Miguel de Fuenllana are now available for
free download: http://www.musicintime.co.uk/Fuenllana.htm MP3 files and the
usual tab and basic transcription files.
Happy Christmas!
Rob MacKillop
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I'm trying to get in touch with Myles Dempster of Score Conversions. The
email address on his publications, [EMAIL PROTECTED] isn't working.
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Lute limerick found online:
http://www.oedilf.com/db/Lim.php?VerseId=38188
http://www.oedilf.com/db/Lim.php?VerseId=38188
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Like you, David, I feel myself moving more towards the archlute, but it must
be awkward reading tablature with your special tuning. But you got it made
just for accompaniment? Nice to be able to do that.
Nice recordings!
Rob
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. But
which kind?
It will have to cope with Dowland songs, Italian monody, trio sonatas,
continuo, Scottish lute music...and much more. Crazy, I know. I can only
afford one instrument. What should it be? An archlute? A 12c lute? A liuto
attiorbato?
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by Meli and Piccinnini (I've
probably spelt his name wrong...)? Should their music be on an archlute or a
liuto attiorbato?
Rob
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intellectualising
yourself into a black hole, but that ONE could. So apologies for misreading
you, but some of my comments still stand. In fact, we are generally in
agreement.
Playing with the Concertgebouw? I am jealous!
Rob
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I am looking for a second-hand theorbo or 10c lute, including case for up to
3,000 pounds sterling (5,000 USD or 4,500Euros). Must have ebony
fingerboard. I actually want both instruments, but can only afford one. This
is an expensive business! Email me privately, please.
Rob MacKillop
Modern or period matters less than quality of musicianship. The
Concertgebouw play to a very high standard.
Rob
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Subject: [LUTE] Re: tuning
There are enough good authentic orchestras out there that modern
performances of baroque music are a bit pointless.
That's true. But you are lucky. Where I live there is no 'authentic'
orchestra. I wish there were.
Rob
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There is now a page dedicated to your comments (the good ones!). They are
appreciated. http://www.musicintime.co.uk/comments.htm
There have been many questions about my recording equipent. Please note that
this has been online from the start: http://www.musicintime.co.uk/philo.htm
Rob
on a performance of
Ted Hughes' translations of ancient Greek plays - to be staged in Edinburgh
Bottanical Gardens - for which I have been asked to create music for
non-musician actors to perform...! I have my work cut out...
Rob
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on Scots Ballad.
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can
intellectualise oneself into a black hole with this subject. In the world of
practicalities, one just gets on with playing.
Rob
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This is not compatible with McKillop's dish washing procedure for good
tone.
PP
It is more a case of having hands in hot water for ten minutes or so. Really
softens the tips. Well, works for me.
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, but realised too
late I had forgot to put the microphone on!!! Really frustrating. Of course,
the last performance was the greatest ever in the history of the
universe...you'll never know!
Rob MacKillop
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were given access to the
magnificent collection of historical baroque and classical guitars in
Edinburgh University, thanks to curator, Darryl Martin. The Sellas 5c guitar
was stunning, and eminently playable. Likewise a Pages 6 course. Maybe one
day I'll be allowed to record them.
Rob MacKillop
Fantasia 8 from Book 4 - played on a vihuela in A, MP3 plus usual tab and
transcription. This is a very playble and beautiful piece.
http://www.musicintime.co.uk/dates.htm
Or
http://www.musicintime.co.uk/Fuenllana.htm
Rob MacKillop
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This is some of the most delightful music I have ever played. Most of it is
for six-course lute and suitable for intermediate level players. Wonderful
supplemental repertoire, and Roman is to be congratulated on completing the
first phase of an enormous project. The second phase is up to us.
Rob
. Worth a look on lute or vihuela. It is not music to bring
the house down at concerts, but for private study and performance to select
friends, ideal.
Rob MacKillop
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Best to ask this on the vihuela list.
Rob
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Sent: 23 November 2005 13:31
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Subject: [LUTE] Re: tele-Teaching
Rob: I agree with you it could be a very useful endeavour. You play
Vihuela
This time it is one of his easiest fantasias, number six from book four. Not
exactly easy, but as easy as Fuenllana gets. A really nice piece. MP3 file
and French tab, plus basic transcription for guitarists.
www.musicintime.co.uk/fuenllana.htm - scroll down to below the eight
Tientos...
Rob
I use a single. Always have.
Does anyone here use a double first course on a lute?
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Video would be better. Possible too. How many would be interested in video
lessons? Unfortunately, I don't play the lute.
Rob MacKillop
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From: Charles Browne [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 21 November 2005 17:03
To: Lutelist
Subject: [LUTE] tele
to be technically correct.
So that is my hope for the future. Instead of talking and talking and
talking via email, we all get in a virtual room and pass the lute around.
We're not quite there yet...
Rob
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From: Arne Keller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 21 November 2005 19:30
Wouldn't it be useful to have all the lute-related podcasts in one place,
rather on different websites and blogs? Can anyone set this up?
Rob
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Sent: 20 November 2005 03:25
To: lute@cs.dartmouth.edu
Subject: [LUTE] Podcast
with him:
http://www.livejournal.com/users/musicintime/ - scroll down to the first
part which is headed Tuesday November 15, 2005. Part 2 is at the top of the
page.
A busy day...
Rob MacKillop
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my vihuela mp3 files...
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change the tuning? What
about that variation with double octaves on the outer strings against open
strings in the middle? Surely that would necessitate guitar tuning?
Rob MacKillop
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By the way, it is one of the few reasons for playing the modern guitar. A
wonderful piece. Best performance? Definitely Bream!
Rob
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Sent: 18 November 2005 17:38
To: 'Lute net'
Subject: [LUTE] Nocturnal
I think Bream
Is that the piece which lasts for half an hour?
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Sent: 18 November 2005 17:53
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Subject: Re: [LUTE] Re: Nocturnal
The other being Peteris Vasks sonata.
RT
By the way, it is one of the few
Brad sent this to the cittern list, where we eat people who mention gut
frets...Please reply to him at his email address as I'm not sure if he is on
the lute list.
Rob
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So how do you do the variation with the double octaves and open strings in
guitar tuning?
Rob
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Sent: 18 November 2005 20:21
To: 'Lute net'
Subject: [LUTE] Re: Nocturnal
I've read through this sonata; if I recall
Great resource, Gordon, but how many of us have a Postscript printer?
Rob
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From: Gordon J. Callon [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 13 November 2005 16:51
To: dc; lute@cs.dartmouth.edu
Subject: [LUTE] Re: Theorbo tablature
In French tablature the diapasons or bordons
I have Adobe Acrobat 5 with Distiller, and following David's instructions
have managed to convert the files to a printable form. Thanks to all,
especially Gordon. Actually, Gordon, there is nothing I require right now,
but it is certainly a website I shall utilise at somepoint.
Cheers,
Rob
to: www.musicintime.co.uk/fuenllana.htm and scroll down to just below the
eight Tientos. I have also included the scores in French tab and basic
transcription for guitarists.
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Gordon Ferries has an essay on Shakspeare and music on his webpage at:
www.musicintime.co.uk Critiques, comments and questions welcome...
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essay on Shakespeare and music will follow in a couple of weeks.
Rob MacKillop - Vihuela page [includes MP3 files of recordings not available
on CD (four of Fuenllana's exquisite Tientos, and a hopefully interesting
insight into the rhythmical structure behind Narvaez's 'Guardame las
vacas
the way, as we all do, and Bach challenges us in ways
we could never predict. I say good luck to Adam, and I hope to hear and see
his interpretation in a couple of years time. I'm sure Bach would be
fascinated...
Rob
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From: Gary Digman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 09
For those of you who think Bach doesn't work on a lute, maybe this will be
your thing:
http://www.zippyvideos.com/5681785161088116/adam_fulara-goldberg_no_1/
Rob
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him in Holland he had acquired a dexterity in playing on the French
lute above all men I have ever heard'.
Has anyone heard of Boerhaave? Any surviving music?
Rob
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.has been in touch. I no longer require his email address. Thanks to the
many (!) who reminded me of it.
Rob
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by
all other music typesetting developers!
Rob MacKillop
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Subject: Re: horizontal spacing in tablature
And in fact, Matthew Wadsworth, in the booklet of his
to experiment with gut, you too will
find that the holes are too narrow. On two occasions I have had to have the
holes widened.
There is some connection between these two paragraphs...
Rob
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From: Edward Martin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 29 January 2005 20:20
John,
I wouldn't dare drill anything on my instruments - always hand them back to
the luthier for attention. And, yes, I am aware of the differences between
guitars and lutes. Thanks for your comments though.
Rob
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Interesting, Martin. Thanks for that. It is an interesting problem which
will probably never be resolved.
Rob
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Hello luters-
I am going to be renting a lute to a school producing a
Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. A quartet will be playing
incidental music and the director wants to include the lute. I'm
trying to include at packet of practical information for whomever is
going to be playing the
I apologize for my earlier post with an unavailable
attachment. The important information is below.
-Anne Burns
Michel Cardin, Baroque Lutenist
Sunday, May 2, 7:00 PM
Tickets $15
at The Highland Station House
205 W Livingston Rd
Highland MI 48357
Off Milford Rd. - 1 block south of M-59
Luters-
Attached is a flier about Michel Cardin's May 2nd concert in
Highland, Michigan. Hope to see you locals there!
-Anne Burns
Clarkston MI
MAY 2, 2004 - 7:00pm
Michel Cardin, Master of the Lute
Performing Baroque Music
a rare Michigan performance.
Highland Station House
205 W Livingston
Hello LSA members,
I am working on a new catalog of lute microfilms and
photocopies available for loan. The catalog will be ready
sometime this year and will be sent to current members. In
the meantime, I want everyone to know that there is a new
pricing system in place. The cost for most
.
The truth is this - I am tired. Sick and tired of it all. Time to move =
on.
Rob
PS Am I the only idiot ever to take up the lute - not in order to play =
the lute?
:-)
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. The third moment was =
in Japan where the 400-strong audience made me feel at home at a moment =
when I could not have felt further from home and my family.=20
Keep plucking!!! Feel the force ;-)
Rob
Concert Details:
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Rob MacKillop
Scottish Lute Music
National Portrait Gallery
Queen St
Edinburgh
not to be included on such a list
Ed Martin - for being too damn good
Matanya Ophee - for always being right (he is)
Rob MacKillop - for once admitting to liking English lute music (I was
drugged into it)
I'm sure you wish to add more names, Roman...
Rob
Let's revive the practice, at least virtually. Which present-day lute player
would you put in the blocks...and why?
Rob
How many courses and are the strings wire or gut? Some English Guitars had
lute bowl backs. A photo would help enormously.
Rob
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