Tobiah--
That notation is Capirola's (perhaps) unique notation for a split course.
Stop one string only of
the course, play the other string open. It is noted thus in the original manuscript
of his works
transcribed by a student. In the measure you cite, you'll be playing an open "a"
against a "c" on the 3rd
course. It's a little tricky, but it works. You can also write out the chord
differently, but try it his
way, too.
Regards for a Healthy, Happy New Year!
Leonard Williams
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Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2003 5:18 PM
Subject: Odd tablature notation
> There are a couple of pieces in a book that I
> have of the lute music of Vincenzo Capirola.
> Here is an example:
>
> http://tobiah.org/measure.jpg
>
> It seems to indicate that a half bar should
> be used at the fourth fret, but I can't figure
> out any way to get a reasonable sound by playing
> the measure that way, let alone get the pitches
> that are indicated on the grand staff.
>
> It sounds correct if I just play the grand staff
> as written, ignoring the IV{ marking, but I feel
> that I am missing something.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tobiah
>
>
