Thanks for the kind comments, Stephen. I thought you were being sarcastic at
first!
I guess I'm just lucky in getting a recording set up which works for me. It
worked on my old Dell PC and on my Sony Vaio. Sorry it doesn't work for
everyone.
I couldn't buy the Nero wave Editor independent of the
wishes
Jaroslaw
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I'd like to thank all those people who have written to me over the last
couple of weeks enquiring
Good question, Mathias. I don't have a worked-out answer. As I said, I
consider it a 'work in progress' recording. A lot of French baroque lute
music seems to me to be less about a long arching melody than a sequence of
sighing moments set up over an almost formulaic chord sequence. I guess I'm
I'd like to thank all those people who have written to me over the last
couple of weeks enquiring about my arm. I'm happy to report that it feels
100 per cent fine. However, I'm not rushing back into playing for as many
hours as I can cram into the day, and restricting myself to half an hour in
Jean-Marie,
That is VERY beautiful. I must get hold of this interesting manuscript. And
your playing is first-class. I loved it!
Rob
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There is a beautiful one too, for Charles de Gallot (1669) in the de
Gallot guitar manuscript from
Yeah, I'm a sucker for drones. Thanks for that, Arto. Very enjoyable.
Rob
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Rob
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Test 1 Baroque Lute List
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to that.
I see that you have changed your stringing, would be interesting to know
the
background to that.
All the best
Mark
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Betreff: [LUTE] Tombeau de
From Bone:
''The immortal dramatic composer and poet displayed his interest in the
guitar on several occasions and it is common knowledge that his preliminary
inspirations were frequently worked out on the guitar...the tuning of the
instrument was elaborated by Wagner (in the Mesitersinger) into
I've been asked to play a lute part in Wagner's Meistersingers...is there
such a thing? What did he have in mind, and what instrument should play the
part?
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I've just emailed her. I'll let you know what she says.
Rob
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Sent: 21 June 2006 21:10
To: Rob MacKillop
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Subject: [LUTE] Re: Wagner and the lute
Hello all!
On her list of instruments Lynda
Oh dear...It has been a crazy two days. I've had to take the book
temporarily off the site. I have had over a thousand email enquiries in two
days! Can't cope. Will repackage it as a CDRom.
The lute was never like this!
For the curious: http://www.musicintime.co.uk/ScottishGuitar.htm
Rob
The links for ordering are on this page of my website:
http://www.musicintime.co.uk/taner.htm
It is an incredibly inexpensive book, well worth the effort of tracking
down. Lots of scores, tabs and transcriptions. And DR Griffiths has given us
for free his own English translation. Deserving of
The English translation of John Griffiths' vihuela tutor based on the
teaching of Bermudo is now on the web at:
http://www.dpz.es/ifc/libros/ebook2368.pdf
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Lots of lutes at the climax of Shrek, as all the characters sing 'I'm a
believer', the Monkeys hit.
Rob
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You are a lute freak! ;-)
Rob
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Subject: AW: [LUTE] Re: Lute sighting on Simpsons tonight
Oh yes! Everybody told me that - seems
A few people have wondered about my figures for recording. Recording studios
- good ones - are very expensive in the UK. The price included vat at 17.5
per cent. Of course, it is easier to do it cheaper...and it will sound it.
That includes two days recording, two days mastering, and travel,
Sorry, Bill, but I think having upstrokes as strong as downstrokes is
unspeakably unmusical! :-) It is what makes classical guitar technique
unlistenable.
Inequality of stress is in the music, and the best way to articulate it is
to match it with the natural inequality in the technique of down
Sorry, Bill, but I think having upstrokes as strong as downstrokes is
unspeakably unmusical! :-) It is what makes classical guitar technique
unlistenable.
Inequality of stress is in the music, and the best way to articulate it is
to match it with the natural inequality in the technique of down
What about the last part of Bill's sentence?: where it says that one
should be able to control the strokes with a pick, whether they are up or
down. He's right, as you should know from playing jazz guitar.
There are quite a few different techniques for jazz guitar, and I certainly
don't
What about the last part of Bill's sentence?: where it says that one
should be able to control the strokes with a pick, whether they are up or
down. He's right, as you should know from playing jazz guitar.
There are quite a few different techniques for jazz guitar, and I certainly
don't
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
I disagree with you, Ed, when you say it is hard to criticise the book. The
facts are facts, but the interpretation is often misleading and irrelevant.
I can't accept his comments on Fuenllana, and I don't think there is one
mention of the lute in Scotland. Clearly he doesn't think Scottish lute
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.
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There wasn't any lute in there, was there?
On Feb 11, 2006, at 6:40 PM, Rob MacKillop wrote:
A memorable performance:
http://www.youtube.com/w/Boney-M---El-Lute?v=xjX2jgWvttUsearch=lute
Enjoy!
Rob
Ed Durbrow
Saitama, Japan
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So who is it?
Rob
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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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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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I certainly don't regard myself as a competitor, Vance, but thanks for your
encouragement nonetheless. And please, do take some time to look into the
Spanish repertoire - it is full of interesting pieces which people have
missed. There is still a touch of the classical guitar mentality to the
Can anyone give me Richard Civiol's email address? Are you there Richard?
Rob macKillop
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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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For years I was the first to say: get the right tool for the job. If you
want to play Francesco, get a 6c. You want to play Weiss, get a 13c, or at
least an 11c - a German one. But now I find myself in an awkward position...
I mentioned my new post as Musician In Residence for a medical
What's more, with a 10c you'll have the full bass register for
continuo.
Yes, but not the strength in the bass that an archlute would have. Is it
possible to have eight courses on the fingerboard of an archlute? Most of
them seem to be 6 or 7 courses.
How many fretboard courses are required by
David,
I have re-read your first post and see that you did not quite say what I
immediately assumed you were saying. Apologies. I saw phrases like 'no-go
areas' and 'tastini' and thought, 'Oh, oh. Here is someone making life too
difficult for himself'. I did not say that YOU were
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
In
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
Don't get me started on Early Music and Scotland! I could be at the
typewriter all day, and in an ambulance before nightfall.
Why am I getting back to the lute? I need one for my new post. I have just
become Musician In Residence to a University for 3,500 nurses!!! I have to
get them singing and
on Scots Ballad.
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Interesting, David, but why bother? There are many depictions of lutes
playing alongside citterns and keyboards, - there is no way to get them all
to agree. The impression is that performers seemed not to mind, and carried
on regardless. Doubtless there were some who objected, but they seem to
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.
Rob
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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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http
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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?, that's close enough. By the way, do you use the doubled first
course? I understand that is the way the Vihuela is designed but everyone I
have heard talk about the subject do not use the doubled first course.
Vance
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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?
Rob
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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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Sent: 21 November 2005 17:03
To: Lutelist
Subject: [LUTE] tele
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Subject: Re: [LUTE] Re: tele-Teaching
At 17:31 21-11-2005 -, Rob MacKillop wrote:
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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No, I'd say: You play
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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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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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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, then finishing instrumentally with the final repeated chord.
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Subject: [LUTE] Re: Nocturnal
No. Stuart LeBlanc might be working on it these days.
RT
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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
the file to have a .ps (not .eps) extension
before
you upload it.
P.S. thanks very much for the nice recordings.
Best,
David
Rob MacKillop wrote:
Great resource, Gordon, but how many of us have a Postscript printer?
Rob
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From: Gordon J. Callon [[2]mailto:[EMAIL
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.
Rob MacKillop
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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
said,
incredible technique.
Gary Digman
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From: Rob MacKillop
To: baroque-lute@cs.dartmouth.edu
Subject: [BAROQUE-LUTE] Goldberg
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 15:46:22 +0100
For those of you who think Bach doesn't work on a lute, maybe this
will be
your thing
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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I've been reading the travel diaries of John Clerk of Penicuick (near
Edinburgh). He studied with Corelli in Rome, but also spent some time in
Leyden, Holland. He befriended one Boerhaave, whom he decribes as being 'a
big and clumsy man, with fingers proportionable, yet from the time I had
left
.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
A luthier once told me that many of the original bridge string holes are too
small for the diameters we choose for 'modern' gut. Is this true, and if so
what are the implications?
Also, many luthiers drill bridge holes on their instruments for wound
synthetic strings, and when you decide to
January 2005 08:38
To: 'Lute net'; Rob MacKillop
Subject: Re: Gutsy stories
Rob,
Widening a hole is easy, narrowing it is tough. I note that your email
domain is rmguitar. If your background is guitar you should realize that the
strings pass over a saddle on your guitar, but go directly from
Interesting, Martin. Thanks for that. It is an interesting problem which
will probably never be resolved.
Rob
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Thanks to all the kind messages, both to this list and to me privately. =
Many of the writers find it hard to understand why I don't follow my own =
advice and get a day job so that I can play the lute for my own pleasure =
and do the occasional concert. That is obvious, and yet I am not the =
. 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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