Specifications for Julian Breams BG and Vihuela? - Early Guitars and Vihuela2024-03-29T09:23:42Zhttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/forum/topics/specifications-for-julian-breams-bg-and-vihuela?commentId=2111060%3AComment%3A71185&feed=yes&xn_auth=noVery good, will do!tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2017-06-19:2111060:Comment:709932017-06-19T21:46:37.618ZIsidro alcantarhttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/Isidroalcantar
Very good, will do!
Very good, will do! Mr. Edwards, thanks so much f…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2017-06-19:2111060:Comment:710922017-06-19T21:43:51.802ZIsidro alcantarhttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/Isidroalcantar
Mr. Edwards, thanks so much for your reply.<br />
Yes I adore that documentary and watch it almost every single mornIng while having breakfast (just bits and pieces now'a days 'cause I've seen it a million times already!<br />
I do wish though that I could obtain both Mr. Romanillos's book and video on how to make a BG and Vihuela but they both seem to be out of print.<br />
You wouldnt happen to know of copies that someone might want to pass on/sell would'ya?
Mr. Edwards, thanks so much for your reply.<br />
Yes I adore that documentary and watch it almost every single mornIng while having breakfast (just bits and pieces now'a days 'cause I've seen it a million times already!<br />
I do wish though that I could obtain both Mr. Romanillos's book and video on how to make a BG and Vihuela but they both seem to be out of print.<br />
You wouldnt happen to know of copies that someone might want to pass on/sell would'ya? Hi Isidro, I sent you "friend…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2017-06-19:2111060:Comment:710912017-06-19T21:42:50.188ZTom Berghanhttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/TomBerghan
<p>Hi Isidro, I sent you "friend request" and gave you my personal email address to contact me offline. I will put you in touch with some friends here in Seattle who play baroque guitar. Now, as I say, I do not personally play baroque guitar, I'm just a baroque lute an solo theorbo guy<strong> ;-)</strong></p>
<p>Thank you for the nice compliment on Courante Confesse . . . it has been one of my personal favorites for about 40 years now!</p>
<p>Hey . . . speaking of friends who play baroque…</p>
<p>Hi Isidro, I sent you "friend request" and gave you my personal email address to contact me offline. I will put you in touch with some friends here in Seattle who play baroque guitar. Now, as I say, I do not personally play baroque guitar, I'm just a baroque lute an solo theorbo guy<strong> ;-)</strong></p>
<p>Thank you for the nice compliment on Courante Confesse . . . it has been one of my personal favorites for about 40 years now!</p>
<p>Hey . . . speaking of friends who play baroque guitar . . . here is my good friend Rob MacKillop. He is a <em>monster</em> player! If it has strings, then Rob can play it! Check him out!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gArlVOJW4ME" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gArlVOJW4ME</a></p> And boy am I greatful for tha…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2017-06-19:2111060:Comment:711852017-06-19T21:36:03.039ZIsidro alcantarhttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/Isidroalcantar
And boy am I greatful for that because as much as I love to attend Flamenco shows and love its culture, after having two intruductory lessons I realized it was a bit to much for me! Too much of a gentle soul I guess.<br />
Thank you so much Monica for keeping us on the straight and narrow. As always your input is of great value snd thank you also for your work in publishing the 19 Easy to Intermediate Pieces!
And boy am I greatful for that because as much as I love to attend Flamenco shows and love its culture, after having two intruductory lessons I realized it was a bit to much for me! Too much of a gentle soul I guess.<br />
Thank you so much Monica for keeping us on the straight and narrow. As always your input is of great value snd thank you also for your work in publishing the 19 Easy to Intermediate Pieces! Yes Tom! I would like to be p…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2017-06-19:2111060:Comment:709922017-06-19T21:27:28.251ZIsidro alcantarhttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/Isidroalcantar
Yes Tom! I would like to be put in touch with a nearby BG player for lessons (the closest to me is in LA but I live in Westminster in Orange County) and a luthier for a fine instrument ( the closest luthier to me is over a 6 hr drive, San Francisco) How may I contact you off line?<br />
I have already become a member of the LSA and will make sure to see when the next workshop will be.<br />
I listened to your mp3s and my favorite was the Courante Confesse (it reminded me of being back home with mother).…
Yes Tom! I would like to be put in touch with a nearby BG player for lessons (the closest to me is in LA but I live in Westminster in Orange County) and a luthier for a fine instrument ( the closest luthier to me is over a 6 hr drive, San Francisco) How may I contact you off line?<br />
I have already become a member of the LSA and will make sure to see when the next workshop will be.<br />
I listened to your mp3s and my favorite was the Courante Confesse (it reminded me of being back home with mother). Very fine music.<br />
Thanks once again for the bit of guidance! Personally I would question t…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2017-06-19:2111060:Comment:712822017-06-19T16:17:04.210ZMonica Hallhttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/MonicaHall
<p>Personally I would question this idea that the baroque guitar is similar to flamenco. It is a popular misconception. The original sources do not support the idea that that the instrument was strummed in an aggressive and strident manner - on the contrary most of them refer to playing the instrument sweetly and softly.......</p>
<p>Personally I would question this idea that the baroque guitar is similar to flamenco. It is a popular misconception. The original sources do not support the idea that that the instrument was strummed in an aggressive and strident manner - on the contrary most of them refer to playing the instrument sweetly and softly.......</p> Hi Isidro, I get the issue no…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2017-06-19:2111060:Comment:711842017-06-19T14:15:48.119ZTom Berghanhttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/TomBerghan
<p>Hi Isidro, I get the issue now. So be assured that I want to see you succeed at the baroque guitar, and the world of baroque music certainly needs more skilled continuo players! It is great news that you actually <em>have</em> a BG even if it is not an ideal instrument. Just consider it to be a starter guitar - but it will allow you to hone your skills and there are so many special techniques when it comes to BG. Baroque guitar is <em>definitely a contact sport</em> . . . very aggressive…</p>
<p>Hi Isidro, I get the issue now. So be assured that I want to see you succeed at the baroque guitar, and the world of baroque music certainly needs more skilled continuo players! It is great news that you actually <em>have</em> a BG even if it is not an ideal instrument. Just consider it to be a starter guitar - but it will allow you to hone your skills and there are so many special techniques when it comes to BG. Baroque guitar is <em>definitely a contact sport</em> . . . very aggressive right hand sometimes and of course similar to Flamenco. Also, you live in the Los Angeles area so you are in an area where baroque musicians come through on tour. Now, if you ever need to be put in touch with some west coast BG players and/or luthiers who make baroque guitars, feel free to contact me offline. Also if you not already a member of the Lute Society of America, I reccommend joining and attending one of the summer workshops. You would meet other players and get instroduced to some top luthiers. <a rel="nofollow" href="http://lutesocietyofamerica.org/" target="_blank">http://lutesocietyofamerica.org/</a></p>
<p>Baroque Guitar is one of <em>the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">most</span></em> exciting instruments in my opinion (I <em>wish</em> I played) and so I think you are on a great path. I'm just an old lute picker. You can hear soe of my music here: <a href="http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/tom/" target="_blank">http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/tom/</a></p>
<p>Best Wishes, Tom</p> Hi Mr. Berghan,
Thank you on…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2017-06-19:2111060:Comment:709912017-06-19T04:51:24.514ZIsidro alcantarhttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/Isidroalcantar
Hi Mr. Berghan,<br></br>
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Thank you once again for taking the time to reply. I very much appreciate and value the video links you posted.<br></br>
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In regards to sound volume and projection, I was basing my experience on a spanish baroque guitar model (the one in my pic) and I was not very impressed with its volume and projection. Dont get me wrong it was a nice solid instrument, I just could see it projecting well in a large space.<br></br>
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I will heed your advice and will enjoy getting…
Hi Mr. Berghan,<br/>
<br/>
Thank you once again for taking the time to reply. I very much appreciate and value the video links you posted.<br/>
<br/>
In regards to sound volume and projection, I was basing my experience on a spanish baroque guitar model (the one in my pic) and I was not very impressed with its volume and projection. Dont get me wrong it was a nice solid instrument, I just could see it projecting well in a large space.<br/>
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I will heed your advice and will enjoy getting out there and attending some live performances!<br/>
Thank you! Hi Isidro, your statements ar…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2017-06-18:2111060:Comment:712752017-06-18T17:43:20.589ZTom Berghanhttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/TomBerghan
<p>Hi Isidro, your statements are not correct at all. I highly recommend you attend some early music concerts and see and hear <em>real</em> early music musicians playing baroque guitar, lute, and theorbo!</p>
<p>So, we have two points to discuss. One, is has to do with the <em>construction</em> of period baroque guitars versus modern classical guitars. A "real" baroque guitar is <strong>loud</strong> despite their small size. They sound totally different from Julian Bream's instrument.…</p>
<p>Hi Isidro, your statements are not correct at all. I highly recommend you attend some early music concerts and see and hear <em>real</em> early music musicians playing baroque guitar, lute, and theorbo!</p>
<p>So, we have two points to discuss. One, is has to do with the <em>construction</em> of period baroque guitars versus modern classical guitars. A "real" baroque guitar is <strong>loud</strong> despite their small size. They sound totally different from Julian Bream's instrument. They cut right over the top of other instruments. They are punchy and percussive. And they are <em>great</em> for playing continuo. You need to be exposed to the correct "period construction" and to the period performance practice. Here is an original period guitar made by Antonio Stradivari (yes, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">THE</span> Stradivari). Rolf Lislevand is playing, and <em>this</em> is baroque technique (versus Julian Bream . . . who is excellent but does <span style="text-decoration: underline;">not</span> play with baroque technique).</p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGKan6eX5ug" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGKan6eX5ug</a></p>
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<p>And here is a baroque guitar playing continuo in an ensemble and as you can hear, it is <em>plenty</em> loud and even cuts over the top of the baroque harp. Guitarist and Grammy Winner Stephen Stubbs on guitar: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3S7inDWP20" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3S7inDWP20</a></p>
<p>Here is Paul O'Dette playing theorbo with Pacific Musicworks: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOQrLFrUySc" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOQrLFrUySc</a></p>
<p>I hope these videos will help! Best Wishes, Tom</p> The Renaissance guitar, vihue…tag:earlyguitar.ning.com,2017-06-18:2111060:Comment:709852017-06-18T17:02:24.619ZJames Edwardshttp://earlyguitar.ning.com/profile/JamesEdwards
<p>The Renaissance guitar, vihuela, and Baroque guitar used in the 1984 "Guitarra!" videos were made by Jose Romanillos.</p>
<p>The Renaissance guitar, vihuela, and Baroque guitar used in the 1984 "Guitarra!" videos were made by Jose Romanillos.</p>