[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: Burwell Lute Tutor Pieces

2020-05-03 Thread Rob MacKillop
Your Scribd page has amazing treasures, Ernst! Rob MacKillop On Sun, 3 May 2020 at 10:19, <[1]fischer...@aon.at> wrote: Dear lute friends, As you most probably know, the "Burwell Lute Tutor" is a manuscript tutor for the baroque lute. The ma

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: Lute recordings

2018-01-14 Thread Rob MacKillop
That's an incredible contribution you've made, Bernhard! And free too. I urge people to listen to them. This is a great use of the Internet. Rob www.robmackillop.net > On 14 Jan 2018, at 16:59, Fischer BE (Aon) <fischer...@aon.at> wrote: > > Dear lute friends, > >

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: Harp Sharp etc, on an 11c lute

2017-10-18 Thread Rob MacKillop
All you need is a pair of double-vision glasses... Rob > On 18 Oct 2017, at 19:27, howard posner <howardpos...@ca.rr.com> wrote: > > >> On Oct 18, 2017, at 10:56 AM, Rob MacKillop <robmackil...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> I don't think you ever will rec

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: Harp Sharp etc, on an 11c lute

2017-10-18 Thread Rob MacKillop
I don't think you ever will recover, Howard. Send me your shrink bills. I know what to do with them. Rob On 18 Oct 2017 18:51, "howard posner" <[1]howardpos...@ca.rr.com> wrote: > On Oct 18, 2017, at 1:15 AM, Rob MacKillop <[2]robmack

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: Harp Sharp etc, on an 11c lute

2017-10-18 Thread Rob MacKillop
g may your chimney have smoke coming out of it! Something Wittgenstein forgot to add...) Rob > On 18 Oct 2017, at 11:37, Luca Manassero <l...@manassero.net> wrote: > > You're welcome, Rob. > > And I tend to believe you're right. After 12 years of pretty intensive > lu

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: Harp Sharp etc, on an 11c lute

2017-10-18 Thread Rob MacKillop
nough to just listen to the beautiful music. And for what it's worth, I think the lute sounds beautiful too :-) Rob MacKillop On 18 October 2017 at 09:01, Luca Manassero <[1]l...@manassero.net> wrote: I'm a bit wondering about the single strung lute, but the music is rea

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Harp Sharp etc, on an 11c lute

2017-10-17 Thread Rob MacKillop
Might be of interest to some here: [1]https://youtu.be/zvD4lwPoAks Rob MacKillop -- References 1. https://youtu.be/zvD4lwPoAks To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: Anthony Bailes paper in "The Lute" - and my holiday work

2017-10-09 Thread Rob MacKillop
. I'm a bit puzzled as to why the Coste version of Sor studies is there, for, as far as I recall, they are in standard guitar tuning. Rob MacKillop On 8 October 2017 at 19:18, Andreas Schlegel <[1]lute.cor...@sunrise.ch> wrote: Dear lutefriends, I saw in Anthony

[LUTE] Re: THE IMPROVISING LUTENIST' : Chapters 1 to 9 free downloads

2017-05-17 Thread Rob MacKillop
Brilliant, Gilbert. Well organised, from learning the C major scale to jamming on Autumn Leaves in nine easy steps. I wish I'd had this in my early days of lute playing. Thanks for sharing it. Rob MacKillop > On 17 May 2017, at 18:03, Gilbert Isbin <gilbert.is...@gmail.com&

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: Menuett WeissSW 4,5 - Reusner ensemble works

2017-05-06 Thread Rob MacKillop
Well spotted, Markus! Very interesting. And thanks for sharing. Rob > On 6 May 2017, at 00:00, Markus Lutz <mar...@gmlutz.de> wrote: > > Hello, > in the new Lauteninfo of the Deutsche Lautengesellschaft, that is about to be > sent to the members, I publish abou

[LUTE] Re: Vocal Scores with Alfabeto

2017-04-11 Thread Rob MacKillop
Thanks! Rob On 11 April 2017 at 13:17, jean-michel Catherinot <[1]jeanmichel.catheri...@yahoo.com> wrote: [2]http://www.lib.utexas.edu/etd/d/2006/gavitoc11533/ gavitoc11533.pdf#page=3 very useful. Good luck Rob ! Le Samedi 8 avril 2017 11h43, Rob MacKillop <[3]

[LUTE] Re: Vocal Scores with Alfabeto

2017-04-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
Rocky Mjos has come to the rescue, with many fine scores from his Ning page. Well worth a visit. Thank you, Rocky! Rob On 8 April 2017 at 08:05, Rob MacKillop <[1]robmackil...@gmail.com> wrote: Yes, I've noticed a conflict between an alfabeto chord and a bass continuo

[LUTE] Re: Vocal Scores with Alfabeto

2017-04-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
could make such decisions herself, though the ability to do so is something we intend to cover. Rob > On 8 Apr 2017, at 07:58, David van Ooijen <davidvanooi...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Kapsberger, SPES facsimile. Clear enough, no need for modern edition > (though you

[LUTE] Re: Vocal Scores with Alfabeto

2017-04-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
Thanks, Lino. And thanks, David - though not quite what we are looking for. Considering how popular and common alfabeto was in the old days, there are apparently comparatively few scores available today. Rob > On 8 Apr 2017, at 06:18, Messina Calogero <messina.calog...@free.fr&

[LUTE] Vocal Scores with Alfabeto

2017-04-07 Thread Rob MacKillop
I'm on the hunt for scores for voice and baroque guitar alfabeto for a student, so preferably a modern edited edition. Any suggestions? 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: bass lute strings update

2017-03-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
Excellent. Congratulations, Mimmo. I like these strings. Rob MacKillop On 8 March 2017 at 07:53, Mimmo Peruffo <[1]mperu...@aquilacorde.com> wrote: Dear all, I have done the update version of these CD's they finally stretch less and slip on the nut very well.

[LUTE] Re: No problems on my lute! Was: basses in octaves

2017-03-01 Thread Rob MacKillop
Very good video, Arto! Rob On 1 March 2017 at 15:29, Arto Wikla <[1]wi...@cs.dartmouth.edu> wrote: Hi lute gang and Bruno Bruno and others had problems in getting Aquila loaded nylgut CD and normal NNG strings work well in tune, when used as a pair fundamental-

[LUTE] Re: planetary tuners

2017-02-11 Thread Rob MacKillop
I have them on a guitar. Wish I didn't. Well-fitting pegs are better. Rob On 11 February 2017 at 15:59, Roman Turovsky <[1]r.turov...@gmail.com> wrote: A question for the Collective Wisdom: Looking for opinions on planetary tuners for lutes or vihuelas, caut

[LUTE] Re: Theorbo repertoire arranged for archlute?

2017-02-10 Thread Rob MacKillop
That's what I meant to say, but I was still half asleep... Rob On 10 Feb 2017 08:34, "Albert Reyerman" <[1]albertreyer...@kabelmail.de> wrote: Infact the TREE edition shows Visee pieces for theorbo arranged for archlute in FRENCH tablature. Regards

[LUTE] Re: Theorbo repertoire arranged for archlute?

2017-02-09 Thread Rob MacKillop
Check out the publications of Tree Editions. You'll find Robert de Visée pieces in Italian tuning. Rob www.robmackillop.net > On 9 Feb 2017, at 23:43, Peter Kwasniewski > <peter.kwasniew...@wyomingcatholiccollege.com> wrote: > > My son is renting an archlute from th

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: Baroque Lute Stringing

2017-02-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
Not the best audio, but they do seem more gut-like to me. Rob On 7 February 2017 at 20:28, Mimmo Peruffo <[1]mperu...@aquilacorde.com> wrote: Here is: the not red bass string that is the 11 course is those made with more stiffer elastomer. the turns on the peg

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: Baroque Lute Stringing

2017-02-07 Thread Rob MacKillop
That sounds encouraging! Rob On 7 Feb 2017 14:27, "Mimmo Peruffo" <[1]mperu...@aquilacorde.com> wrote: well guys, I think to have good news. I am doing, right now, the first few strings using a stiffer elasthomer and the same quantity of copper powd

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: Baroque Lute Stringing

2017-02-02 Thread Rob MacKillop
Second option for me. Rob MacKillop > On 3 Feb 2017, at 07:29, Mimmo Peruffo <mperu...@aquilacorde.com> wrote: > > Thank you for the suggestion Arto. > Unfortunately i cannot do it > I already image how confuse the thing will be with the customers. > This m

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: Baroque Lute Stringing

2017-02-01 Thread Rob MacKillop
Hi David, I'm hugely impressed with the new Aquila Loaded Nylgut - see their website for details. After three days they settled quickly into tuning, and I rarely have to tweak them. Good sound too. Rob MacKillop > On 1 Feb 2017, at 21:25, David Rastall <d_lu...@comcast.net&

[LUTE] Introduction to the Lute

2017-01-09 Thread Rob MacKillop
, and now they are watching lute videos online, and asking interesting questions! Rob MacKillop -- References 1. https://youtu.be/rheANN8gpVo 2. http://www.melbay.com/Products/30589M/introduction-to-the-lute.aspx To get on or off this list see list information at http

[LUTE] Re: Aquila Loaded Nylgut sustain

2017-01-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
Good comments, Mimmo. I must say I am impressed with the Loaded Nylgut strings, and will definitely use them on from 6th to 13th courses. Congratulations on creating a very good string. Rob > On 9 Jan 2017, at 07:24, Mimmo Peruffo <mperu...@aquilacorde.com> wrote: > > W

[LUTE] Re: Aquila Loaded Nylgut sustain

2017-01-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
, that is still much longer than even the Savarez string. On 8 January 2017 at 22:26, howard posner <[1]howardpos...@ca.rr.com> wrote: > On Jan 8, 2017, at 12:55 PM, Rob MacKillop <[2]robmackil...@gmail.com> wrote: > > So what are we to make of this? The

[LUTE] Re: Aquila Loaded Nylgut sustain

2017-01-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
as long as the pulse of a healthy man, without emotion, beats ten, > or twenty times..." > > Amicalement, > > Jean-Marie > > > > -- > >> Hi Rob, >> >> What exactly is the quote in Mersenne about the 20 second sustain? >> Al

[LUTE] Re: Aquila Loaded Nylgut sustain

2017-01-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
Excellent. I'd appreciate a good translation of the French... Rob On 8 Jan 2017, at 19:33, David Morales <[1]dmorale...@cuerdaspulsadas.com> wrote: Yes, we have some quotes and images on our blog related to that topic in the interview with M. Peruffo regarding these

[LUTE] Re: Aquila Loaded Nylgut sustain

2017-01-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
I was being lazy. He doesn't mention seconds, rather heart beats, if I remember correctly. Hopefully someone can supply the original. Rob On 8 Jan 2017, at 18:54, Christopher Wilke <[1]chriswi...@yahoo.com> wrote: Hi Rob, What exactly is the quote in Mersenne about

[LUTE] Re: Aquila Loaded Nylgut sustain

2017-01-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
The complete opposite for me, John :-) At least we have a choice now. I don't want to spend half my time stopping every bass note from ringing on too long. Rob [1]www.robmackillop.net On 8 Jan 2017, at 17:59, John Mardinly <[2]john.mardi...@asu.edu> wrote: No con

[LUTE] Aquila Loaded Nylgut sustain

2017-01-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
close. On the other hand...Mersenne says his basses sustain for almost 20 seconds!!! I'll stick with the Aquila. Rob -- References 1. https://youtu.be/8FVJMk_Xjv0 To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: John Lawrence in Accords Nouveaux tuning

2017-01-05 Thread Rob MacKillop
Wonderful stuff, Bernhard. His is a new name to me, and I like what I hear. The whole Accords Nouveaux is an interesting area, with some good, and some not so good pieces. I think Lawrence wrote some fine music, so thank you for bringing it to our attention. And well played too! Rob > O

[LUTE] Re: Baroque lute Tunings

2017-01-05 Thread Rob MacKillop
be ABCDEF#G, as F# is in the key signature. Comprende? Rob > On 5 Jan 2017, at 13:05, John Yentes <jackyen...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hello All, > I recently acquired Miguel Yisrael's fantastic Book "method for the > Baroque lute" and have found it to be

[LUTE] Support My Lute Website

2017-01-02 Thread Rob MacKillop
in my endeavours - so I have created a secure PayPal "Support Rob" link on the first page of the site, and a Support page. I am also working through the repertoire for the Scottish wire-strung "guittar" at this site: [2]https://scottishguittar.com should

[LUTE] Re: New lutenist looking for a first instrument

2016-11-04 Thread Rob MacKillop
Don't they have a big heavy bridge, the type used on ouds? Rob > On 4 Nov 2016, at 12:23, sterling price <spiffys84...@cs.dartmouth.edu> wrote: > > Hi John--I have had -4- of the Sandi lutes and I must say that they are > pretty great. Not just great for the price but gr

[LUTE] Re: Francesco da Milano

2016-05-13 Thread Rob MacKillop
a fine composer Francesco was. It's a beautiful morning, 6.50am. The sun is shining, and the birds are chirping, as is Francesco. Thank you for your efforts! Rob MacKillop On 13 May 2016 at 22:13, stephen arndt <[1]stephenwar...@verizon.net> wrote: Dear Lute F

[LUTE] Re: John come kiss me now

2015-09-19 Thread Rob MacKillop
manuscripts, here: https://soundcloud.com/robmackillop/sets/17th-century-scottish-cittern Rob www.robmackillop.net > On 19 Sep 2015, at 04:01, Nancy Carlin <na...@nancycarlinassociates.com> > wrote: > > Julia Craig-McFeely lists 3 manuscripts with this in it > > Co

[LUTE] What If A Day lyrics

2015-09-10 Thread Rob MacKillop
seely points adventure?" Rob www.robmackillop.net To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: What If A Day lyrics

2015-09-10 Thread Rob MacKillop
Thanks, all. I get the picture, and it's what I was thinking, but it could be clearer! Rob On 10 September 2015 at 13:15, Ron Andrico <[1]praelu...@hotmail.com> wrote: The text seems to play upon the correspondence of macrocosm / microcosm, a topic much dis

[LUTE] 2 Lutes and 8-string Stauufer-style guitar FOR SALE

2015-08-23 Thread Rob MacKillop
, but more about them in a couple of days' time. Lots more videos on my website: [3]http://rmclassicalguitar.com/19th-century/ Rob MacKillop Edinburgh -- References 1. https://www.facebook.com/scot.tremblay 2. https://youtu.be/eCPDqNGpg8I?list=PL44932120F5F2066C 3

[LUTE] Re: No place to plant your little finger...

2015-08-15 Thread Rob MacKillop
I've played lute in a few situations where fret lights would have been most welcome! On 15 August 2015 at 18:37, Daniel F. Heiman [1]heiman.dan...@juno.com wrote: but it is almost as light as a lute. [1][2]https://youtu.be/n3g4j0ERp5M Daniel --

[LUTE] Re: Addendum

2015-07-21 Thread Rob MacKillop
Well said, young man! Rob www.robmackillop.net On 21 Jul 2015, at 17:39, Ron Andrico praelu...@hotmail.com wrote: I feel the need to add a clarifying remark my statement that when a service is free then YOU are the product. This discussion list, hosted by Wayne Cripps and his

[LUTE] Re: My web site

2015-07-04 Thread Rob MacKillop
Dear Monica, the web address you gave works, but I created for you an easier one to remember: http://monicahall.co.uk Best wishes, Rob www.robmackillop.net On 4 Jul 2015, at 11:27, Monica Hall mjlh...@tiscali.co.uk wrote: For those of you who are interested... My web site

[LUTE] Re: Improvising Baroque Music

2015-07-02 Thread Rob MacKillop
the instrument (as that will never happen). For this to happen, we need educational material at stepped levels. Something for our lute societies, perhaps? Rob On 2 July 2015 at 07:05, David van Ooijen [1]davidvanooi...@gmail.com wrote: This time a reply after watching the video (test

[LUTE] Re: Improvising Baroque Music

2015-07-01 Thread Rob MacKillop
Not to forget the great Ted Greene: [1]http://youtu.be/Zkuo2384ZN4 Rob [2]www.robmackillop.net On 1 Jul 2015, at 13:49, Rob MacKillop [3]robmackil...@gmail.com wrote: I've long thought that there was something missing from the way most of us learn to play baroque

[LUTE] Improvising Baroque Music

2015-07-01 Thread Rob MacKillop
in improvising fugues or dance movements. I'd like to know your thoughts after watching the video. Rob MacKillop [2]www.robmackillop.net -- References 1. http://youtu.be/u9oZ5Us0sfQ 2. http://www.robmackillop.net/ To get on or off this list see list information at http

[LUTE] Re: Improvising Baroque Music

2015-07-01 Thread Rob MacKillop
Danny, that's just dumb. Rob On 1 July 2015 at 15:25, Daniel Shoskes [1]kidneykut...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not sure of the value, but I do know that Pat O'B would have some comments on his left hand technique. Pronate more and your 4th finger is stuck in the land where notes

[LUTE] Re: Improvising Baroque Music

2015-07-01 Thread Rob MacKillop
Again, David, it's not about doing jazz or being influenced by mass. Steve just happens to be a jazz player. But he is on our territory, and getting amazing results by applying a few concepts and principles. Forget jazz - this topic has nothing to do with it. Rob On 1 July 2015

[LUTE] Re: Improvising Baroque Music

2015-07-01 Thread Rob MacKillop
influenced by mass - I meant jazz! On 1 July 2015 at 15:51, Rob MacKillop [1]robmackil...@gmail.com wrote: Again, David, it's not about doing jazz or being influenced by mass. Steve just happens to be a jazz player. But he is on our territory, and getting amazing results

[LUTE] Re: Improvising Baroque Music

2015-07-01 Thread Rob MacKillop
you say that you have had a chance to look at the video. His whole approach is something we could apply to the baroque lute, or Italian archlute, AS WE ARE LEARNING the instrument. It doesn't have to be super advanced. Rob On 1 July 2015 at 15:15, Christopher Wilke [1]chriswi

[LUTE] Re: Improvising Baroque Music

2015-07-01 Thread Rob MacKillop
You've misread me again, Chris. I was genuine in saying I was happy for you to promote your recording, especially as you do some improv. Relax. I'm very pro what you do. Rob www.robmackillop.net On 1 Jul 2015, at 16:29, Christopher Wilke chriswi...@cs.dartmouth.edu wrote: Wow, Rob

[LUTE] Re: Improvising Baroque Music

2015-07-01 Thread Rob MacKillop
of their professional lives. I would like to see more of it, but also support materials for those who would like to give it a try. Thoughts? Rob www.robmackillop.net On 1 Jul 2015, at 16:15, Ron Andrico praelu...@hotmail.com wrote: Thanks for this, Rob. From my perspective gained

[LUTE] Re: a missing saraband

2015-06-29 Thread Rob MacKillop
Talking of D Major tuning, quite a few really good pieces in Balcarres... Rob www.robmackillop.net On 29 Jun 2015, at 19:53, Bernd Haegemann b...@symbol4.de wrote: Dear Thomas, please find the piece here: http://www.lute-academy.be/docstore/temp/SARAB_REMAJ_DUFAUT.jpg ! Tuning

[LUTE] Lute-learning resources for 10-year old?

2015-04-13 Thread Rob MacKillop
of anything suitable, but I do recall seeing photos of kids playing the lute - so does anyone have or know of suitable material? 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: Lute-learning resources for 10-year old?

2015-04-13 Thread Rob MacKillop
Thanks, Joshua. I've since learned of these resources: http://www.sf-luth.org/index.php?Partitions/Les_Petites_Muses http://www.sf-luth.org/Album_SFL/petites_muses/slides/petit%20ane.html Rob www.robmackillop.net On 13 Apr 2015, at 12:30, Joshua Burkholder burkholder.jos...@gmail.com

[LUTE] Two Rob MacKillop CDs now Online

2015-03-18 Thread Rob MacKillop
-and-cittern-music-by-rob-mackillop Cheers, Rob MacKillop Edinburgh -- References 1. https://soundcloud.com/robmackillop/sets/flowers-of-the-forrest-17th-century-scottish-lute-and-cittern-music 2. https://soundcloud.com/robmackillop/sets/the-healing-scottish-lute-and-cittern-music

[LUTE] Re: Two Rob MacKillop CDs now Online

2015-03-18 Thread Rob MacKillop
or soundcloud. So if you want it on your iPad or phone or computer, you can still pay for it.A Rob On 18 March 2015 at 18:23, howard posner [1]howardpos...@ca.rr.com wrote: On Mar 18, 2015, at 11:15 AM, Rob MacKillop [2]robmackil...@gmail.com wrote: They've already put

[LUTE] Re: Two Rob MacKillop CDs now Online

2015-03-18 Thread Rob MacKillop
to, and I'll probably eventually get 20 pence :-) Rob On 18 March 2015 at 17:49, howard posner [1]howardpos...@ca.rr.com wrote: On Mar 18, 2015, at 9:55 AM, Rob MacKillop [2]robmackil...@gmail.com wrote: These two albums are now out of print and out of stock

[LUTE] Re: Two Rob MacKillop CDs now Online

2015-03-18 Thread Rob MacKillop
Thanks for trying, Doug! That's why I did it. Rob www.robmackillop.net On 18 Mar 2015, at 19:25, doug asherman dashe...@sonic.net wrote: Answers inline: On 3/18/15 12:18 PM, Rob MacKillop wrote: Yes, they do. I'm ok with it. Really. I'd rather talk and enthuse (if that's allowed

[LUTE] Re: Two Rob MacKillop CDs now Online

2015-03-18 Thread Rob MacKillop
Yes, they do. I'm ok with it. Really. I'd rather talk and enthuse (if that's allowed around here) about the music. Rob www.robmackillop.net On 18 Mar 2015, at 18:42, doug asherman dashe...@sonic.net wrote: It's a pity you can't get these set up as downloads on CDBaby or Bandcamp. Does

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: Falckenhagen variations

2015-03-17 Thread Rob MacKillop
this positioning. What kind of strings did you use? Rob MacKillop On 17 March 2015 at 00:47, Christopher Wilke [1]chriswi...@cs.dartmouth.edu wrote: Hello all, A A I've posted a video of my performance of Adam Falckenhagen's variations on the chorale tune, Wer nur den lieben

[LUTE] Re: Saturday morning quotes - musicality

2015-03-15 Thread Rob MacKillop
musical life as a bluegrass banjo player Gustav Leonhardt - yes, THAT Gustav Leonhardt. According to Tom Berghan, Old Gusty informed him he was really into bluegrass, and toyed with a banjo when he had the time. There are probably more.A Rob MacKillop Edinburgh On 15 March

[LUTE] Re: Saturday morning quotes - musicality

2015-03-14 Thread Rob MacKillop
There's a link on my website, Dan: http://robmackillop.net/george-van-eps-method-for-guitar/ Rob www.robmackillop.net On 14 Mar 2015, at 21:30, Dan Winheld dwinh...@lmi.net wrote: Alright, alright- I'm not sayin' nuthin- but I never knew G. van Eps had a method; is it easily found

[LUTE] Re: Saturday morning quotes - musicality

2015-03-14 Thread Rob MacKillop
Can I call a halt to this now? I appreciate it, but enough already! Everyone get back to work... Rob www.robmackillop.net On 14 Mar 2015, at 19:15, Edward Martin edvihuel...@gmail.com wrote: Ron, That was a tremendous tribute to Rob, ad I cannot think of a person more deserving

[LUTE] Re: Saturday morning quotes - musicality

2015-03-14 Thread Rob MacKillop
Ha. Thanks to Ron for that surprise. Right back at you, sir! Lang may your lum reek - long may there be smoke coming from your chimney :-) Rob www.robmackillop.net On 14 Mar 2015, at 16:14, Rockford Mjos rockype...@comcast.net wrote: I also raise my glass to Rob — to his musicianship

[LUTE] Re: some Dufault

2015-02-16 Thread Rob MacKillop
Beautiful playing, Thomas, of beautiful music. So, all is well with the world! Rob MacKillop On 16 February 2015 at 15:27, Thomas Walker [1]twlute...@hotmail.com wrote: A A Dear lute colleagues, A A Of late, Francois Dufault has grabbed my attention, and here

[LUTE] Re: from Lute to kanun

2015-02-09 Thread Rob MacKillop
Sorry about that. It was definitely there this morning. Too bad. It was a fine performance. Rob On 9 February 2015 at 16:41, Bruno Cognyl-Fournier [1]fournier...@gmail.com wrote: A A nope not me either, the link to facebook appears to be broken A A 2015-02-09 11:19 GMT

[LUTE] Re: from Lute to kanun

2015-02-09 Thread Rob MacKillop
That's the fellow. Rob [1]www.robmackillop.net On 9 Feb 2015, at 17:18, Bruno Cognyl-Fournier [2]fournier...@gmail.com wrote: would it be this gentleman? [3]https://www.facebook.com/Musikanoun?ref=tsfref=ts ? 2015-02-09 2:44 GMT-05:00 Rob MacKillop [4]robmackil

[LUTE] Re: from Lute to kanun

2015-02-08 Thread Rob MacKillop
Zamboni as you've never heard him before... Rob Hello I am a young tunisian musician, a Kanun player , I am passioned with baroc music and especially Lute music, in this link I present you an example of my playing method which consist to adapt baroc music works to be played

[LUTE] Re: A Little Christmas Present

2014-12-21 Thread Rob MacKillop
Somebody give the man a large cigar! Well done, Stephen...as per usual :-) Rob www.robmackillop.net On 21 Dec 2014, at 20:10, stephen arndt stephenwar...@verizon.net wrote: Dear Lute Friends, I invite you to listen to my recording of the fifty-six solo lute pieces found in Louis

[LUTE] Re: Identity Theft in Georgian London?

2014-12-16 Thread Rob MacKillop
on the site already, and much more to come. Rob MacKillop On 16 December 2014 at 23:37, WALSH STUART [2]s.wa...@ntlworld.com wrote: I had a go at writing a sort of blog post using WordPress. Although the topic is an obscure publication for the 18th century wire-strung

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: A message from our friend Grant Tomlinson

2014-10-21 Thread Rob MacKillop
So awful. Heartfelt commiserations.A Rob MacKillop On 21 October 2014 14:29, BENJAMIN NARVEY [1]luthi...@gmail.com wrote: A A Dear All, A A I forward the following message from our friend Grant Tomlinson: A A Dear Benjamin, A A Just a quick note.AA I

[LUTE] Re: more on the liuto attiorbato

2014-10-18 Thread Rob MacKillop
I just had a quick scan - will read the text later. It looks beautiful, but I can't get the sound file to play. I'm on an iMac, using Safari. Rob On 18 October 2014 16:06, Martin Shepherd [1]mar...@luteshop.co.uk wrote: Hi All, You can now see and hear more detail

[LUTE] Re: Kickstarter campaign for Courante recording

2014-07-07 Thread Rob MacKillop
Pledged. Looking forward to not only hearing the recording, but to playing along as well. Great idea! Rob www.robmackillop.net On 7 Jul 2014, at 19:23, David Smith d...@dolcesfogato.com wrote: Very nice project. Well worth contributing to. I hope you reach your goal and encourage others

[LUTE] Re: Giovanni Battista in Rowallen?

2014-06-11 Thread Rob MacKillop
There are many untitled pieces in Rowallan (not Rowallen). Is it one of these recordings:A [1]http://scottishlute.com/rowallan/ Rob On 11 June 2014 00:47, Leonard Williams [2]arc...@verizon.net wrote: A A A A I was playing through the Lute Society's Lutezine 109, Part 2

[LUTE] Re: New CD Giovanni Zamboni

2014-05-24 Thread Rob MacKillop
Very nice playing, Miguel. Can you place it on iTunes? The lute sounds beautiful. Please tell us more about it. Rob www.robmackillop.net On 24 May 2014, at 21:48, Miguel de Olaso migueldeol...@gmail.com wrote: I am happy to announce that I have just released a new CD playing Giovanni

[LUTE] Re: Besard's Novus Partus

2014-05-22 Thread Rob MacKillop
Wow. I'd love to hear that. Has anyone recorded with that set up? Rob www.robmackillop.net On 22 May 2014, at 08:18, jean-michel Catherinot jeanmichel.catheri...@cs.dartmouth.edu wrote: I don't understand the text of Besard like that (nor Souris did, and he explain that widely

[BAROQUE-LUTE] L'enciclopedie - Du But

2014-05-21 Thread Rob MacKillop
find is a popular science book which became very popular in France, mid century: Pseudodoxia Epidemica by Thomas Browne, first published in English, and which refers to itself as an encyclopedia. But that might be way off target. Any ideas? Rob www.robmackillop.net To get on or off this list

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: L'enciclopedie - Du But

2014-05-21 Thread Rob MacKillop
Thanks, Bernd. That could be it. Or not. My wife writes dictionaries for a living, and knows a lot about the D'Alembert-Diderot encyclopedia, so we were wondering about this piece by DuBut. Perhaps there is no connection at all. Rob www.robmackillop.net On 21 May 2014, at 19:32, Bernd

[LUTE] Re: 12 Course Lutes

2014-05-17 Thread Rob MacKillop
of warning, that extended peghead can be a nightmare when putting new strings on...I shed a few tears! Rob www.robmackillop.net On 17 May 2014, at 18:08, BENJAMIN NARVEY luthi...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All, Does anybody on this list have any experience with 12c lutes? I am considering

[LUTE] Re: 12 Course Lutes

2014-05-17 Thread Rob MacKillop
requiring only 12 courses. Lots of interesting repertoire there. Rob www.robmackillop.net On 17 May 2014, at 21:56, Christopher Wilke chriswi...@yahoo.com wrote: Rob, On Sat, 5/17/14, Rob MacKillop robmackil...@gmail.com wrote: Many German mss

[LUTE] Catherine Liddell booklet notes

2014-05-12 Thread Rob MacKillop
I've just downloaded Catherine Liddell's La Belle Voilee from iTunes, but iTunes doesn't give you the booklet notes. Has anyone got a photocopy or PDF they could send me, or direct me to? There is nothing on her website. Rob www.robmackillop.net To get on or off this list see list

[LUTE] Re: Catherine Liddell booklet notes

2014-05-12 Thread Rob MacKillop
Thanks to two anonymous donors, I now have two copies. I think that will suffice. One for each eye. Cheers, Rob To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] 'Privé de duex beaux yeux', from Ballard's book of 1626.

2014-05-07 Thread Rob MacKillop
Can anyone send me, or direct me to, a copy of one song: 'Privé de duex beaux yeux', from Ballard's book of 1626? Much obliged. Rob MacKillop www.robmackillop.net To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: 'Privé de duex beaux yeux', from Ballard's book of 1626.

2014-05-07 Thread Rob MacKillop
Ah, it says Courante de Gaultier - don't know why I couldn't see that before. Rob [1]www.robmackillop.net On 7 May 2014, at 16:23, Peter Steur [2]p.st...@inrim.it wrote: Hi Rob, I just happen to have a copy of this song in the Kremsmuenster manuscript L81, it's

[LUTE] Re: Re: 'Privé de duex beaux yeux', from Ballard's book of 1626.

2014-05-07 Thread Rob MacKillop
the song in Ballard's edition of 1626 (not a lute book, I am told).A So, I'd dearly love to see the song version, but any other version such as theA KremsmA 1/4nster would be of great interest too. It's such a beautiful piece.A Thanks again, Peter. Rob On 7 May 2014 16:47, Rob

[LUTE] Re: Re: 'Privé de duex beaux yeux', from Ballard's book of 1626.

2014-05-07 Thread Rob MacKillop
Ignore my Gaultier reference - more confusion! On 7 May 2014 16:57, Rob MacKillop [1]robmackil...@gmail.com wrote: Just to clear up a little confusion...Peter Steur send a reference to it in Kremsmunster L81, and I hit Reply To All, but it never reached the Lute List. This is what

[LUTE] Re: Re: Re: 'Privé de duex beaux yeux', from Ballard's book of 1626.

2014-05-07 Thread Rob MacKillop
Thanks, Mathew! Much appreciated. Rob -- To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: New Recording

2014-05-05 Thread Rob MacKillop
you tell us about your experience with them, pros and cons? And who made them? What string length and pitch? Etc ;-) And thanks for recording the entire publication! Hearty congratulations for getting through it! Rob www.robmackillop.net On 5 May 2014, at 15:33, stephen arndt stephenwar

[BAROQUE-LUTE] Re: New Recording

2014-05-05 Thread Rob MacKillop
and playing. Rob www.robmackillop.net On 5 May 2014, at 17:52, stephen arndt stephenwar...@verizon.net wrote: Thank you, Rob, for your kind words about my Dante work. I have revised it extensively since the version I sent you a number of years ago and made numerous improvements. I

[LUTE] Straloch Recordings

2014-05-01 Thread Rob MacKillop
I've added 17 tunes for 7c lute from the Straloch manuscript to my Scottish Lute Recording Project site:A [1]http://scottishlute.com/straloch/A There you will see a couple of images of Robert Gordon of Straloch, who, when he wasn't compiling the manuscript, was a contributor to

[LUTE] Scottish Lute Recording Project

2014-04-28 Thread Rob MacKillop
used a 7c lute by Bill samson for the Rowallan pieces.A Aye, Rob MacKillop -- References 1. http://scottishlute.com/ To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: Rob MacKillop’s Scottish Art of Music Manuscript - text and musical examples online

2014-04-26 Thread Rob MacKillop
for playing on the lute. Rob On 26 April 2014 09:02, James Kimbel [1]jimkim...@gmail.com wrote: Many thanks to Rob MacKillop for intabulating several beautiful pieces from the Anonymous Scottish Manuscript BM Add ms 4911 (The Art of Music), and many more thanks to him for putting

[LUTE] Re: Re: Rob MacKillop’s Scottish Art of Music Manuscript - text and musical examples online

2014-04-26 Thread Rob MacKillop
Update. I've made a video of four of the pieces, and added James' info regarding the online scores: [1]http://robmackillop.net/lute/the-art-of-music/ Cheers, Rob On 26 April 2014 09:18, Rob MacKillop [2]robmackil...@gmail.com wrote: A A James, this is brilliant

[LUTE] The Art Of Music

2014-04-25 Thread Rob MacKillop
-of-music/A Rob MacKillop -- References 1. http://robmackillop.net/lute/the-art-of-music/ 2. http://robmackillop.net/lute/the-art-of-music/ To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html

[LUTE] Re: The Art Of Music

2014-04-25 Thread Rob MacKillop
Wise man! ;-) Rob On 25 April 2014 10:02, Bernd Haegemann [1]b...@symbol4.de wrote: Thank you very much, Rob! I chose to use directly your variations in the fantasy :) best wishes Bernd -- References 1. mailto:b...@symbol4.de To get on or off this list

[LUTE] Video Performance - 5c lute

2014-04-23 Thread Rob MacKillop
. The lute is by Bill Samson. Parts of it were made back in the 1970s, parts in the 1980s, and parts of it earlier this month :-) Here's the video link:A [1]http://youtu.be/hTKxhY7Ej_k Cheers, Rob -- References 1. http://youtu.be/hTKxhY7Ej_k To get on or off this list see list

[LUTE] Re: Wolfenbüttel Lute Tablature - 15th century - possibly the earliest lute tablature

2014-04-23 Thread Rob MacKillop
Thanks, James. Marc has done some great work there.A Rob On 23 April 2014 18:36, James Kimbel [1]jimkim...@gmail.com wrote: The recent discussion here about 5 course lutes reminded me that Marc Lewon recently published several articles on his blog about the pieces

[LUTE] Re: Video Performance - 5c lute

2014-04-23 Thread Rob MacKillop
Too kind, David, but many thanks. I love this little lute.A Rob On 23 April 2014 22:27, David van Ooijen [1]davidvanooi...@gmail.com wrote: A A As ever, you only have to take an instrument in hand, any instrument, A A and you make it sound wonderful! Congrats. As ever

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