I came here because I'm reading poems for my English lit class, So far all I keep reading of beautiful music played with lutes and had to hear it for myself. Its very nice, and relaxing. Now i read "lute" poems to this song in the background.
I was just looking for videos of people playing the lute after I heard that Robert Barto had played at a recent Leo Kottke concert and found this! This is great! I really liked both your playing and the song! Keep them comin'! -Zack
I really liked your music! You are really awesome! The lute's sound is amazing, and all these scottish and "medieval" songs you play are so amazing! Congratulations! Keep on playing! Mike
I love the feeling that the song needs another chord to end. Leaving it in suspense like an imperfect cadence. Wonderful playing conveying much emotion!
@spacemanGoldie I think Jan is playing a 7 or 8 course renaissance lute (what is needed to play Dowland for example) I play an 8 course (to have to extra basses for some English music).
@Mr98giuliano Not very much, but most of the theorboes have single strings (so it is easier for the right hand, but some work to find the extra basses on the theorbo. Also the theorbo have less repertoire than the lute itself.
its really interesting to hear the tunes that people were listening to back in the day, to me its awesome that you can play it, that its still here ...anyway the beginning reminds me of lykke li-im good im gone, jus a bit lol
@TheA340guy I learn at the Toulouse dept of ancient music (Conservatoire) and in master classes with some great masters ;-) Good luck ond good music. Val
Difficult to answer, I worked since a long time on scottish music... I start lute playing in 1980 (and was playing guitar before...) so... Best regards, Val
@spacemanGoldie Going from guitar to lute is not so difficult, right hand is a bit different, because lute is most often plyed without nais (because of double strings) and we have more strings on the lute. Tuning is more difficult with wooden pegs. For a start, try to look on the net for the lute society of your country, where you can find all infos about lutes, playing, teachers and so... Music is in tabs. Good luck ! Val
@SavingTheWhalesMusic Look for "Lute society" on a search boot to find the lute society of your country, there you'll find links to makers (start saving money...) Good luck ! Val
@synicman I don't know about prices of Barber compared to Murphy. But I know about quality... Barbers lutes are very good and beautiful. Murphy's ones are excellent. But i is just my personal opinion. Someone else advice may differs. Just try both and take your choice by yourself. ;-) V.
Very moving indeed!!!tell me,is it a baroque or a renaissance lute the one you are playing?...i think it is the latter....i am newly exposed to the world of the lute... By the way i like your singning off ...it reflects prestige...
Very impressive video! You sounded great! May I ask one thing though? Where does one get a lute? I want one so badly after seeing a few videos like yours, and I just don't know where to get one!
What a tender piece of music. So sweet,and peaceful. Spectacular!!!!!!!!
I came here because I'm reading poems for my English lit class, So far all I keep reading of beautiful music played with lutes and had to hear it for myself.
Its very nice, and relaxing.
Now i read "lute" poems to this song in the background.
I love this music, it's very soothing to me. It's quite amazing the way you play. Thank you for uploading this and please keep playing.
i studied lute many years ago..........still my favorite music........
thanks, corey
Lovely. By stroke of luck have just got that book of tunes and agree, this is the nicest one in the compilation.
That's a lovely piece, solemn and playful at the same time. Beautifully played too, bravo :)
I was just looking for videos of people playing the lute after I heard that Robert Barto had played at a recent Leo Kottke concert and found this! This is great! I really liked both your playing and the song!
Keep them comin'!
-Zack
I have loved all the videos of yours that I've watched.
This is my favourite Scottish tune!
it is very speacial and has many emotions.
I really liked your music! You are really awesome! The lute's sound is amazing, and all these scottish and "medieval" songs you play are so amazing! Congratulations! Keep on playing! Mike
Thanks for the kind comment. I'm happy to share this music.
Best regards
Valéry
Thank you very much. I'm glad people appreciate this music.
Best regards
Valéry
can't help but keep coming back to this, your play very good :)
I love the feeling that the song needs another chord to end. Leaving it in suspense like an imperfect cadence. Wonderful playing conveying much emotion!
Carry on dear Sir! Carry on playing this heavenly music!
Really beautiful performance. I think the lute has to be among the greatest sounding instruments.
Amazing!!!! You have a gift.
Congratulations!!!
Lovely! May you play a long long time. Warmest Regards from Mona in Texas
What lovely music great work!
this is so meditative and beautiful val.. j'adore :)
this music just calms the spirit.
Thanks for your comment, I won't stop playing ;-) (as long as I will be able to)
I'm glad you enjoy.
Best regards
Val
@Azsharis
This music is in the Straloch Lute book.
(you can find a lot of music for lute on the net, search for "lute society"...
Val ;-)
I am speechless... that was better than awesome.
@spacemanGoldie
I think Jan is playing a 7 or 8 course renaissance lute (what is needed to play Dowland for example) I play an 8 course (to have to extra basses for some English music).
@wolf7426
renaissance lute is tuned (bass to treble) GCFADG with extra basses (here in D and F)
Thanks for your comment.
I start playing guitar at 11, and lute 28 years ago...
Val ;-)
Very nice piece Val!!
@Mr98giuliano
Not very much, but most of the theorboes have single strings (so it is easier for the right hand, but some work to find the extra basses on the theorbo. Also the theorbo have less repertoire than the lute itself.
its really interesting to hear the tunes that people were listening to back in the day, to me its awesome that you can play it, that its still here ...anyway the beginning reminds me of lykke li-im good im gone, jus a bit lol
wow, very beautiful, and celtic
@TheA340guy
I learn at the Toulouse dept of ancient music (Conservatoire) and in master classes with some great masters ;-)
Good luck ond good music.
Val
@shariotoflove
Very true, probably because of the use of some pentatonic scales, more obvious even in the Skene mandora book.
V.
As I said in the info text, this is also one of my favorite i this collection...
Val ;-).
@scowlge
The scores arranged for guitar are published by Mel Bay (Scottish lute music, Ronn McFarlane)
Try on their web site.
V.
@Cartel232
Thank you very much ! Look for my playlist of scottish tunes if you like this one, you'll probably like the others ;-)
Thanks for listening Mona ;-)
Have a nice day !
Regards
Val
@knightofbruma
Maybe it is that music was made for... today it is perhaps different with modern music...
Thanks
Val
Your lute skills and awesome bro (:
I'm trying to learn to play myself.
How is it going?
Thank you very much. Of course I'll keep on playing, as long as I could be able to ;-)
Val
Thanks for your comment. Be sure I'll keep playing as long as I can...
Best regards
Val
@diCeanddiMe757
It is a renaissance lute on this video ;-)
Thanks
Val
Not so easy but with some work... (as all musical instruments...)
Thanks for the comment
Val
@folkatka
Thanks a lot ;-)
Best regards
Val
I enjoyed it so much! is it possible to find the guitar scores for this piece?
Thank you
Val.
Thank you very much ;-)
Best regards
Val
beautiful.
Thanks, that's the power of music ;-)
Val
Difficult to answer, I worked since a long time on scottish music... I start lute playing in 1980 (and was playing guitar before...) so...
Best regards,
Val
@Radio1515 It is the same family but not the same instrument, neither the same music ;-)
I love oriental lute too, but it is different.
V.
@spacemanGoldie
Going from guitar to lute is not so difficult, right hand is a bit different, because lute is most often plyed without nais (because of double strings) and we have more strings on the lute. Tuning is more difficult with wooden pegs. For a start, try to look on the net for the lute society of your country, where you can find all infos about lutes, playing, teachers and so... Music is in tabs.
Good luck !
Val
That book rocks !
It is a renaissance lute with 8 courses.
Regards,
Val
yeah! all for the lute! FTW!!
:3
olden day stuff gets the best of me... =w=
I love scottish lute.
Dear Luthval, I am your fan :)
@DwellerOfTheElmTree
Thank you !
V.
thanks a lot
Val
Great job
@BarbaricNotions
Thanks a lot ;-)
Thank you for sharing this! :D
Thanks ;-)
Best regards
Val
Thanks. Lutes like the one I play here are quite expensive. Look for Stephen Murphy web apge you will have his actual tarif.
;-)
@katethegreat19
Hello,
I put my little finger on the soundboard, but it is free to move if my hand move. ;-)
Enjoy playing !
All the best
Val
It is an eight course lute, so 7 double strings and one top single.
;-)
@SavingTheWhalesMusic Look for "Lute society" on a search boot to find the lute society of your country, there you'll find links to makers (start saving money...)
Good luck !
Val
@Bolognalegs
Thank you ;-)
Thanks a lot !
Val
@alanbstard4
Thank you very much !
V.
@synicman No! It is a Murphy's lute ;-) (much better...)
@FreakyMonstaa
Thanks a lot ;-)
I would like to see you pick up a lap dulcimer!
@synicman I don't know about prices of Barber compared to Murphy. But I know about quality... Barbers lutes are very good and beautiful. Murphy's ones are excellent. But i is just my personal opinion. Someone else advice may differs. Just try both and take your choice by yourself.
;-)
V.
Very moving indeed!!!tell me,is it a baroque or a renaissance lute the one you are playing?...i think it is the latter....i am newly exposed to the world of the lute...
By the way i like your singning off ...it reflects prestige...
what instrument is that man??, u're work ith music is awsome, u're very lucy to dedicate u're life to that, be gracefull
Very impressive video! You sounded great! May I ask one thing though?
Where does one get a lute? I want one so badly after seeing a few videos like yours, and I just don't know where to get one!
@Graverobber94 Thanks a lot ;-)
Val
I'm more a fan of the Bouzouki than the Lute, but I still find your music music wonderful.
Wow!!!
All I can say if Wow!!!
Do you have a CD or MP3???
Cross Sidhe
That was beautiful. as soon as i have the money, im going to buy a lute. Is it a lot different to playing the guitar?
@coreyagraph
Thanks ;-)
Regards
Val
ive noticed something very oriental in this piece and some of O'Carolan's work...strange but nice
@Gealach74
Thanks a lot my friend ;-)
V.
That's kind of you, thanks ;-)
Thanks !
V.
@Iambillsjumbie
Yes you should try ;-)
Good luck for your studies !
Val
@Guitarstring187
Look on the net for 'lute society' you'll have all links and adresses you need... ;-)
Good luck !
Val
If you said no i would still look into it more. no im not a guitar player. Thank you for the info 5/5 stars
nice..
@Edwardo1993
Thanks a lot ;-)
V.
Lol, thanks (I'm afraid it will not be possible as I am already...) Perhaps in another life ?
All the best
Val
Thanks
Val ;-)
@ihaveaverybadcold
It is also quite expensive to have lutes of many size, strings and shapes... lol
V.
Look my channel for links to my luthiers, Stephen Murphy (for this concert lute) and Didier Jarny (for students lutes)
Regards
Val
right hand is a little bit harder (double strings, no nail) but not so much !
good luck !
Val
@lizziestew
Thanks a lot ;-)
Val
Thanks ;-) and good luck for learning ;-)
@xFrostiee So you're welcome here ;-)
V.
Awesome