Hello.
In addition to learning the lute, I have started formal vocal training.
In choosing to sing Caccini I have hit the how do you play and sing at
the same time? problem.
some can, others cant. I can do strumming when i sing (as for modern folk
music or renaissance music I
And I can't even do the singing with strumming very well. It's one of
the reasons that I was attracted to lute and then classical guitar
(yes, the other way 'round from most!) back in 1970 instead of wanting
to be a folk-singer. But perhaps some list members more talented in
this
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Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 4:45 AM
Subject: [LUTE] Re: Amarilli
My trick when accompanying myself singing is to get the vocal part
learnt to the point where I no longer need the music or to concentrate
that hard ... and then it's just my hands (in my case on a
harpsichord) I need
For best results, standing is a must.
I resisted this for years, but then I realized that sitting AND
holding the lute is just not good for the voice. It can be done, but
it can be done better standing.
Sitting is perhaps a bit better for the lute, but most lute parts can
be played standing.
Greetings, Roland.
I just dig out the old LP, and it states,
The highly ornamented version sung on this record to the
accompaniment of the viol, is from GB Lbm Edgerton MS 2871,
pp.94-95. The popularity of this song in England is shown by its
presence in several other MSS of the time.
I
