The Scottish Lute

by Ronn McFarlane

Author	: Ronn McFarlane
Publisher	: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages	: 161
Release	: 2016-03-09
Genre	: Music
ISBN	: 1610650727

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This landmark book constitutes Mel Bay's first anthology of Renaissance lute andmandora literature in its original tablature form. It also offers the same 56 tunes tastefully transcribed in standard modern guitar notation and tab. For the academically inclined or those who simply want to examine the original scores, this edition includes a downloadable folio of the original lute and mandoratablature plus a thorough explanation of the lute tablature system. The lute part is included in the book and is also available as an online download

Highland King

by RONN MCFARLANE

Author	: RONN MCFARLANE
Publisher	: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages	: 120
Release	: 2010-10-07
Genre	: Music
ISBN	: 160974411X

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This collection presents carefully crafted guitar arrangements of 44 lute pieces in standard notation together with a pull-out supplement of the original lute notation in French tablature. the music in this book was drawn from three important lute manuscripts: the Rowallan Lute Book (c. 1620) for 10-course lute, the Wemyss Lute Book (c. 1644-1648) for 10-course lute, and the Balcarres Lute Book (c. 1700) for 11-course lute in d minor tuning. Original spelling is retained in the titles with the often-fanciful end result still legible. Even with the sixth string frequently tuned to D, players at the intermediate level should find these pieces rewarding sight-reading material. Those who wish to add the suggested ornamentation will be duly challenged.

Introduction to the Lute

by Rob MacKillop

Author	: Rob MacKillop
Publisher	: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages	: 101
Release	: 2016-11-29
Genre	: Music
ISBN	: 1619116731

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This book is aimed at beginner lute and guitar players interested in playing Renaissance lute music on either instrument. Lute and guitar tablature are included, along with notes on technique, biographies of lute composers from the 16th century, and general advice on buying, stringing and tuning a lute. The book starts with single-line melodies, before progressing to two-part and full repertoire pieces. Selections include works by great Renaissance composers such as John Dowland, Francesco da Milano, Alonso Mudarra, Francesco Spinacino and others, with music from England, Scotland, Italy, France and Germany. A useful chord chart is also included. Every piece in the book has been recorded for download by Rob MacKillop--in itself, an album worth owning. Includes access to online audio.

The Lute in Britain

by Matthew Spring

Author	: Matthew Spring
Publisher	: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages	: 576
Release	: 2001
Genre	: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN	: 9780195188387

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"Spring focuses on the lute in Britain, but also includes two chapters devoted to continental developments: one on the transition from medieval to renaissance, the other on renaissance to baroque, and the lute in Britain is never treated in isolation. Six chapters cover all aspects of the lute's history and its music in England from 1285 to well into the eighteenth century, whilst other chapters cover the instrument's early history, the lute in consort, lute song accompaniment, the theorbo, and the lute in Scotland."--Jacket.

Tunes from 17th Century Scotland Arranged for Mandolin

by Rob MacKillop

Author	: Rob MacKillop
Publisher	: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages	: 53
Release	: 2018-05-24
Genre	: Music
ISBN	: 1619118165

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Many great Scottish traditional tunes such as Flowres Of The Forrest can be traced back to the 17th century—a period when writing down tunes in manuscript collections for the lute was of high interest. Rob MacKillop has created very playable arrangements for the mandolin featuring 25 popular tunes from the Skene, Balcarres, Panmure and Straloch manuscripts. This is a wonderful collection of dance tunes and airs, most of which have not been available for the mandolin until now. The notation is in treble clef with tablature for GDAE tuning. Includes access to online audio featuring Rob Mackillop’s performance of each piece. Get ready to explore a wonderful new take on old repertoire!

Easy DADGAD Celtic Guitar

by Rob MacKillop

Author	: Rob MacKillop
Publisher	: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages	: 89
Release	: 2016-03-11
Genre	: Music
ISBN	: 1619116189

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This book contains thirty of the most requested Celtic session tunes, arranged for DADGAD tuning. Accompanying audio is available as an online download, whichincludes performances by Rob MacKillop. To assist playing these tunes, a technique primer and specific exercises are included. With the use of a capo youwill be able to play these tunes in their traditional keys. The tunes can be played fingerstyle or with a pick. The repertoire includes classic tunes such as DrowsyMaggie, Soldier's Joy, St. Patrick's Day In the Morning, The Kesh, The Rights ofMan and The Wind That Shakes The Barley. A bonus twenty-five traditional Scottish lute pieces are included, also arranged for DADGAD tuning! Includes access to online audio

The Balcarres Lute Book

by Matthew Spring

Author	: Matthew Spring
Publisher	: University of Glasgow Press
Total Pages	: 416
Release	: 2010-08-18
Genre	: Music
ISBN	: 9780852618462

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This two volume set includes a facsimile and transcription of an important 17th century source of lute music.

DADGAD Blues

by Rob MacKillop

Author	: Rob MacKillop
Publisher	: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages	: 61
Release	: 2016-08-02
Genre	: Music
ISBN	: 1619116405

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Rob MacKillop presents 20 wonderful fingerstyle blues arrangements andcompositions in DADGAD tuning. The styles covered in this book include country blues, boogie woogie left-hand piano blues, early jazz blues, gut-bucket blues and modal blues. Great traditional songs are included such as St. James Infirmary Blues, St. Louis Blues, C. C. Rider and more, alongside 15 full-length studies. The book begins with easy arrangements, progressing to intermediate and more advanced ones - in short, these blues studies will improve your technique through playable 12-bar tunes. A wide array of chord and scale fingerings are also provided, including pentatonic minor and major scales, blues scales, diminished arpeggios and scales, 7th chords, whole-tone scales and the super Locrian mode and much more! All the tunes presented have accompanying audio recorded by Rob MacKillop and are available to download

John Dowland for Classic Guitar

by Stephen Siktberg

Author	: Stephen Siktberg
Publisher	: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages	: 85
Release	: 2012-03-02
Genre	: Music
ISBN	: 1619112272

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For years, classical guitarists have enjoyed playing the lute music of the English composer, John Dowland (1563-1626). Forty of his beautiful compositions are included in this volume. the book is intended for the guitarist with intermediate to advanced fingerstyle technique, and can be played on both nylon and steel string instruments. In order to help capture the unique character of Dowland's music, renaissance lute tuning (capo on the third fret with the G string tuned to F sharp) is used throughout. the pieces progress more or less in order of increasing difficulty, and special care has been taken to be sure any group of consecutive pieces can be played with satisfying results. Standard notation only. Includes FREE downloadable companion audio files.