Thanks for the kudos! It is nice to hear that my work is being put to
good use.
On the issue of fingerings: In many cases, I have posted a "performance
edition" of pieces where I have personally worked out the fingerings
(usually connected to a performance I was giving). In most cases, I have
also posted a version without fingerings. The performance versions are
usually differentiated by having a _P in their file names. In most
cases, there is also an accompanying file without the _P sans
fingerings. I have also had to transpose certain pieces when working
with a particular singer, so since I worked out the pieces, I thought I
might as well post them. Where I have done this, I generally included a
reference to the key in the file name, such as _FM or _Gm. In some cases
(also in connection with performances), I have made arrangements for
archlute, etc. Here I have also tried to include something in the file
name indicating the fact, like _archlute or _8C.
Trying to go back and find all the files where I have put in fingerings
to make sure I have an unadorned version would be a rather Herculean
task. I believe it is possible, even in the free version of fronimo, to
go in and delete the fingerings, then print out the result. The only
thing you can't do with the free version of fronimo, I believe, is to
save files.
--Sarge
On 8/8/2019 01:12, Matthew Daillie wrote:
Dear Sarge,
This is the perfect opportunity to thank you for all the incredible work you
do. I can't tell you how many lute players here in France use your scores and
the facsimiles you put on line. Over the years I have recommended your site to
umpteen budding lutenists and other musicians (notably singers) who were
wondering how to get hold of lute repertory.
One thing which I would like to suggest (and should be very easy to put into
place) is, when you produce tablature with fingerings, could you also provide a
file without (I understand that they can be of help to players learning the
instrument and have no tuition but fingerings are very personal and for
teaching purposes, it is good to be able to work from a score with no
annotations)?
Keep up the good work!
Best,
Matthew
Le 7 août 2019 à 23:16, "Frank A. Gerbode, M.D." <sa...@gerbode.net> a écrit :
Hello, everybody!
Some random questions for you:
I am continually looking for suggestions for stuff to add to my
[1]website, so:
1. Has anyone got fronimo files squirreled away that are not already
on my site that could be posted there?
2. I would like to ask if anyone has a burning need for something to
be posted there that I could take on as a project. I want to
solicit suggestions and then I could go with what is most needed.
I have tended to prioritize German, then Italian tab sources, as many
people do not read these easily.
As I have moved away from performing and into editing, I have several
lutes I would like to sell, mainly by van der Waals and Holst, but also
an archlute by Dan Larson, a ren lute by Ian Harwood, and a couple of
descant lutes. Not sure about the best approach, here.
Occasional questions come up about arcane notations, particularly in
German tab, so I may be asking questions about that as well.
Thanks!
--Sarge
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References
1. http://gerbode.net/
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