Hello again, Marion,
The information on the TablEdit software sounds very useful. I will investigate.
Mind you,
G7 is supposed to do this, but I can find many things I would rather do than
learn new
software. My current distraction is the Lagrangian density tensor for
electromagnetism.
Thank you for the information on the Dalla Casa book, it sounds a very
worthwhile
acquisition. I shall try to order a copy via the web. Have you tried any of the
pieces from
the Kapsburger book for the chittarone that Stephen mentioned? Some are in tab,
some in
bass clef. Although I can play from renaissance talature, I do prefer to play
from musical
notation, thus, I transcribe all baroque pieces.
Like yourself, I no longer play standard 6s guitar. Having heard the wonderful
sound of
lutes in ensemble, I acquired a complete set of the guitar family in the late
'90's_octave,
requinto, terz, baritone, bass, in addition to my several tenors.... Having
discovered the
multi-string guitar, I have, in effect, given them all away, though I do have a
couple of
tenors that I keep (totally unplayed), for " sentimental reasons". I wonder how
many
players of multi_string guitars still play a 6s? A lutenist I spoke to at a
meeting of the Lute
Society in London, characterised the 6s tenor in E as: "an inadequate instrument
tuned too
low", which I find to be very accurate. I like Michael Thames's concept of a
13s, the
"Dresden", tuned in Dm like a baroque lute. I find it a very tempting purchase.
Also,
Cuculleli's 14s alt for the archlute repertoire must be the sensible option.
Imagine trying
to carry an archlute on the New York sub-way, or the London underground!
Thank you for your kind comments on the article. I wonder how many amateur 6s
players
it has Influenced? My impression is that the overwhelming majority see no need
to change.
You mentioned a sonata in G, would you be so good as to say a little more about
it?
Again my thanks,
James.