Thank you very much for this, Mr. Estrem! I've been listening to several pieces for lute these last few days (mostly Dowland) and I had the good fortune of finding your video and rejoicing some more in the beauty of this wondrous instrument. Please accept my congratulations on your fantastic playing and a warm hug from an amateur pianist here in Mexico!
I'm 68 years old. Have played guitar for a number of years. Now taking up the lute (8 course Renaissance). This is the first piece I am trying to learn.
hey Bill, welcome to the club! it's certainly a classic piece - this link may give you the other 3 versions in the playlist ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-URS3DWZbZjg.html
Were double stringed lutes common during the Renaissance? I've only seen eight string lutes before. Beautiful sound from this instrument and performer.
Thank You! yes, the double strings were used on the renaissance lute, except for the top single string. I'm playing the baroque lute here which also has double strings (courses) except for the top 2 strings. I'm also using single strings for strings 3, 4, & 5 is that confusing enough?
@@danbluedeer I live in a city in Italy so I am not sure if there is someone who teaches it but I will try my best to buy one and then find a professional lute player like you
