Lute Songs of John Dowland

Lute Songs of John Dowland
Author: John Dowland
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 128
Release: 1997-01-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 048629935X

Forty-three of the finest songs by foremost lute performer and composer of the early 17th century; includes two dances for solo guitar, original lute tablature, and complete song texts.

John Dowland in Tablature

John Dowland in Tablature
Author: Stephen Siktberg
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2012-02-22
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1619111039

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 with TAB. Includes FREE downloadable companion audio files.

John Dowland for Classic Guitar

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

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.

Dowland for Guitar

Dowland for Guitar
Author: John Dowland
Publisher: Schott Music
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2021-04-09
Genre: Music
ISBN: 3795724945

For guitar players who want to expand their repertoire: This collection provides a fantastic introduction to the works of John Dowland, containing the easiest of his compositions, arranged in their order of difficulty. Dowland ranks among the outstanding figures in the history of 16th- and 17th-century European lute music. Martin Hegel arranged the works originally composed for lute so that they can now be played on the guitar at an intermediate level. The edition is suited for both teaching and playing in one's spare time. Dowland for Guitar is part of the Schott Guitar Classic series. The editor Martin Hegel is dedicated to expanding the guitar repertoire in a varied and sensible way and making popular works of music history accessible even to guitar players at an intermediate level. His transcriptions, ranging from easy to intermediate, are perfectly adapted to the characteristics of the guitar. They present an opportunity to guitar players to experience classics and masterpieces on their own instrument: be it contrapuntal masterpieces by Johann Sebastian Bach and symphonic music by Mozart – or be it lute music from the Renaissance era.

John Dowland

John Dowland
Author: K. Dawn Grapes
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2019-08-02
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1351580515

John Dowland: A Research and Information Guide offers the first comprehensive guide to the musical works and literature on one of the major composers of the English Renaissance. Including a catalog of works, discography of recordings, extensive annotated bibliography of secondary sources, and substantial indexes, this volume is a major reference tool for all those interested in Dowland's works and place in music history, and a valuable resource for researchers of Renaissance and English music.

Introduction to the Lute

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

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.

John Dowland's Lute Songs

John Dowland's Lute Songs
Author: John Dowland
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2013-05-23
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0486171469

Affordable, handsomely engraved edition contains 45 songs by foremost lute player of the early 17th century, transcribed for voice and guitar. Includes three airs from A Musicall Banquet.

Renaissance Lute Repertoire - Lute Tablature Edition

Renaissance Lute Repertoire - Lute Tablature Edition
Author: Rob MacKillop
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2019-03-28
Genre: Music
ISBN: 161911884X

Renaissance Lute Repertoire-Lute Tablature Edition can be viewed as either a supplement to the popular Introduction to the Lute: for Lute and Guitar Players or as a standalone edition of 16th-century lute tablatures. Play from beautifully-typeset scores, music by John Dowland, Francesco da Milano, Vincenzo Galilei (father of the famous astronomer) and many others, including vihuela composers Narváez and Milán. Together, this collection provides a beautiful and extensive overview of music for the renaissance lute. This edition is in French lute tablature. There is a separate edition in guitar tablature, Renaissance Lute Repertoire-Guitar Tablature Edition.

Classical Guitar TAB

Classical Guitar TAB
Author: Werner Guitar Editions
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2019-02-11
Genre:
ISBN: 9781796613384

Classical Guitar TAB: 50 Iconic Solos from the Renaissance to Romantic Era, includes standard notation with TAB (tablature), and fingering. Organized by three levels: Easy / Early-Intermediate, Intermediate, and Late-Intermediate / Advanced. The main focus of the book is intermediate level. Perfect for students or gigging guitarists looking for a solid collection of historical works and a few arrangements for playing special events. Composers include: Anonymous works, Albeniz, Bach, Carulli, Carcassi, Dowland, Giuliani, Llobet, Mertz, Milano, Molino, Pachabel, Sanz, Scarlatti, Tarrega, and more. Many of these works are available as free notation-only PDF editions from the website and have video lessons and performances available on YouTube. Now finally available in hardcopy book form. Visit wernerguitareditions.com or thisisclassicalguitar.com for more information.