..". a valuable book. It is an important link between the unknown ofthe Renaissance and the present." -- The Triangle of Mu PhiEpsilon

"Straightforward practicality is the most outstandingcharacteristic of this book." -- Continuo

..". a fineand very welcome book that is likely to remain the high standard of lute continuoinstruction for some time to come." -- Sixteenth CenturyJournal

In this extraordinarily broad survey, Nigel Northdiscusses the history of the lute, the archlute, and the theorbo and gives practicaladvice on technique, the choice of instrument for particular music, and thepreparation of scores.

This is the 1st book design that allows the guitarist to interact with it. The sliding inner sleeves allow for quick & accurate key calculations, as well as where to play scales and also understand the uniqueness of the guitar fretboard.

One autumn evening, not long after ending a stint as a pop music critic, Eric Siblin attended a recital of Johann Sebastian Bach's Cello Suites - and fell deeply in love. So began a quest that would unravel three centuries of mystery, intrigue, history, politics, and passion. The Cello Suites weaves together three dramatic narratives: the first features Bach and the missing manuscript of the suites; the next, the legendary Spanish Catalan cellist Pablo Casals and his historic discovery of the music; and finally, Eric Siblin's own infatuation. From the back streets of Barcelona to archives, festivals, and conferences, and even to cello lessons, Siblin attempts to unravel the enigmas that continue to haunt this mesmerisingly beautiful music.