> heard about it from
> someone) which is what you have done.
>
> According to Kapsberger your "t4 i2 m1 t3" should be
> "t4 i2 m1 i3".
> Arpeggiation with Kapsberger's music is similar to
> playing
> campanellas on the baroque guitar or bluegrass music
Richard and Howard - thank you for the copious amount
of information you have dug up for this debate. I am
glad I asked the question.
What it essentially boils down to is this. In a
4-note chord pattern, Kapsberger did not use his
ring-finger, as he himself seems to point out.
So, if the chor
Craig,
The correct modern Italian spelling of the word would
be "ricercare." Different spellings of the same word
were common in Renaissance Italy. Until the early
part of the 16th century, the Italian language was a
fragmented collection of vernaculars that were all
slightly different (not to m
I have recently acquired some theorbo music (Kapsberger & Piccinini mostly, in
facsimile edition). In two of the books, the authors explain their preferred way to
execute 4-note arpeggios - but they are extremely unclear, even to someone used to
their language and style.
Someone told me that
Does anyone know where I can find a PDF of the Toccata Arpeggiata by Kapsberger in
Italian tabulature - but in the original setting for chitarrone/theorbo? I have
ordered the facsimile book, but it will be a while before I get it.
I have the 6-course lute transcription, which has stretches tha
I am looking for a professional-level teacher in the DC area who can give me
occasional guidance on playing the theorbo. I am in Alexandria, VA but I am willing
to drive a couple hours to get good instruction.
Even someone who is not local but travels to the area would be good - we can see if
