Monica Hall wrote:
>>Martin, are you saying that Daza's fantasias might be played in a
>>devotional context? The title page, dedication and the rubrics to the
>>individual fanstasias don't suggest an overtly religious intent. The
>>tenor part is to be sung ('if desired') in the 'a 4' fantasias and the
>>altus part in the 'a 3'.
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>I think the idea that any of the pieces were intended to be performed in a
>devotional context is a myth. The whole point of intabulating vocal works
>(according to Bermudo) is to understand the musical techniques used in
>composing them. The player can then create his own original works or
>fantasias in the same style.
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>>There is nothing to suggest that Daza is including these 'puntillos' for
>>didactic purposes.
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>Nevertheless that is probably why they are there and why he suggests they
>are sung.
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>As a matter of interest Pisador includes 12 fantasias in Book 3 of his
>"Libro de musica" which have one part in red ciphers which can be sung to
>the solmisation symbols supplied under the tablature. These also seem to
>have a didactic purpose. I must confess I have never tried to play them -
>or much else of Pisador's efforts!
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>Monica
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I just wonder if, in addition to any didactic purpose, Daza (and as you
say, Pisador) had a particular sonority in mind. I wonder if anyone has
tried adding a vocal part as indicated?
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