Continuo Playing on the Lute, Archlute and Theorbo: A Comprehensive Guide for Performers

Continuo Playing on the Lute, Archlute and Theorbo: A Comprehensive Guide for Performers - Hardcover

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Continuo Playing on the Lute, Archlute and Theorbo: A Comprehensive Guide for Performers
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Continuo Playing on the Lute, Archlute and Theorbo: A Comprehensive Guide for Performers - Hardcover

Continuo Playing on the Lute, Archlute and Theorbo: A Comprehensive Guide for Performers - Hardcover

by Nigel North
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Book Overview

" . . . a valuable book. It is an important link between the unknown of the Renaissance and the present." --The Triangle of Mu Phi Epsilon

"Straightforward practicality is the most outstanding characteristic of this book." --Continuo

" . . . a fine and very welcome book that is likely to remain the high standard of lute continuo instruction for some time to come." --Sixteenth Century Journal

In this extraordinarily broad survey, Nigel North discusses the history of the lute, the archlute, and the theorbo and gives practical advice on technique, the choice of instrument for particular music, and the preparation of scores.
ISBN9780253314154
Author Nigel North
PublisherIndiana University Press
GenreYoung adult
FormatHardcover
PublishedAugust 1987
LanguageENG- English
Pages320
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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Continuo Playing on the Lute, Archlute and Theorbo: A Comprehensive Guide for Performers

Continuo Playing on the Lute, Archlute and Theorbo: A Comprehensive Guide for Performers - Hardcover

Continuo Playing on the Lute, Archlute and Theorbo: A Comprehensive Guide for Performers - Hardcover

By Nigel North

About Nigel North

Lutenist Nigel North was Professor of Lute at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama (London), Hochschule der Künste (Berlin), and Indiana University. He has been playing and teaching lute for over fifty years and enjoys a rich and passionate musical life. He is an enthusiastic teacher, loves playing in ensemble, accompanying singers, and giving solo recitals. His recordings of solo lute music span a wide range of styles, including the music of J. S. Bach, Sylvius Leopold Weiss, John Dowland, and Francesco da Milano. His book Continuo Playing on the Lute, Archlute and Theorbo: A Comprehensive Guide for Performers has accompanied many young lutenists.

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