Highland King: The Scottish Lute, Vol. II
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Book Description
This collection presents carefully crafted guitar arrangements of 44 lute pieces in standard notation together with a pull-out supplement of the original lulte 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 sixth string frequently tuned to D, players at the intermediate level should find these pieces rewarding sigh-reading material. Those who wish to add the suggested ornamentation will be duly challenged.
About the Author
One of the most outstanding lutenists performing today, Ronn McFarlane is largely responsible for bringing the transcendent charm and timeless quality of the lute into the musical mainstream and making it accessible to a larger audience. He has been praised for the sensitivity and depth of his playing and for his superb technical control.
Born in West Virginia, Ronn spent most of his early years in the neighboring state of Maryland where he was introduced to and developed a major interest in music and plucked instruments at an early age. As a teenager, he taught himself to play on what he describes as a "cranky sixteen dollar steel string guitar." He went on to develop his talent, and combined performances of blues, rock and popular music on the electric guitar with studies in a newly discovered attraction to classical guitar. He graduated with honors from Shenandoah Conservatory and continued his studies at the Peabody Conservatory before turning his full attention and energy to the lute in 1978. The following year McFarlane performed his first lute solo recital and became a member of the Baltimore Consort. Since that time, he has toured extensively throughout the United States, Canada and Europe with the Consort and as a soloist.
McFarlane was a faculty member of the Peabody Conservatory from 1984 to 1995, teaching lute and lute-related subjects. In 1996, he ws awarded an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Shenandoah Conservatory for his achievements in bringing the lute and its music to the world. He has numerous recordings on the Dorian label including five solo recordings, four lute song recordings with Julianne Baird, soprano and Frederick urrey, tenor, seven CDs with the Baltimore Consort and two ballad recordings with Custer LaRue and members of the Baltimore Consort.
Ronn has a home in Austin, Texas and spends his recreation time reading, walking, and enjoying nature as well as pursuing a long-standing interest in yoga and meditation.
Highland King: The Scottish Lute, Vol. II,Ronn McFarlane,Mel Bay Publications, Inc.,0786661925,General,Music
Highland King: The Scottish Lute, Vol. II
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