[LUTE] Re: Renaissance Lute: after Hans Frei or after Vendelio Venere?

2005-08-30 Thread Ed Durbrow
On Aug 30, 2005, at 8:04 AM, James A Stimson wrote: > You can play virtually all of Dowland's solo music on an eight-course > lute. And 90% of it on a 7 course. Ed Durbrow Saitama, Japan [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www9.plala.or.jp/edurbrow/ -- To get on or off this list see list information a

[LUTE] Re: Renaissance Lute: after Hans Frei or after Vendelio Venere?

2005-08-29 Thread James A Stimson
Dear Alexandre: You can play virtually all of Dowland's solo music on an eight-course lute. No personal opinion on Frei versus Venere, except to say that the caliber of the luthier may be the more important consideration. Cheers, Jim p.s. "Not even a beginner" yet has built a baroque lute!