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stringing
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I am experimenting with different stringing approaches. I read Monica's paper on stringing and tuning and it is very helpful (thank you!). But I still have a few questions.My guitar came to me with…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Beth Alexander Jun 15, 2016.

Corrente: octave marking
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James Tyler's BAROQUE GUITAR, page 60, Corrente.The open G string has a plus sign below it. In the notes before the song, it states that this indicates it is played an octave higher on the G course.…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Beth Alexander Mar 12, 2015.

Baroque guitar left hand technique
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I am new to the baroque guitar, using a strap to keep it in a comfortable playing position.The instrument is quite light (compared to contemporary classical guitar), and I seem to have a tendency to…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ariel Oct 31, 2014.

Making sense of tab
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I am new to baroque guitar, finding deciphering tab and the various symbols used a bit confusing, at best.That said, I'd like to pose a specific question... In James Tyler's book, the first piece in…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Beth Alexander Jun 20, 2014.

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About me:: I play classical and baroque guitar, having started many years ago, having put it down for 20-or-so years, and picking it up once again. Love it.

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At 6:40 on February 11, 2016, Rocky Mjos said…: Hello, Beth.

Although they might be in the same key, I think Valdambrini likely thought of them as separate pieces. He actually uses the term "Partita" when he follows a dance with a variation. His 5th, 9th, 10th, and 12th Corrente, for example, are all followed by a single "variation" marked "Partita". The original dance and the Partita are all written in AABB form, assuming those are repeat signs.

But if you like grouping them, I'd say just do it!