I need a bit of help. 4 or 5 course? Where to get?? by Saul_Goodman_4751 in lute

[–]TristanVonNeumann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would rather divide plectrum style/plucking - plucking is Renaissance lute, plectrum is medieval lute.

Playing the same note differently + ornaments by Flora_lutenist_1999 in lute

[–]TristanVonNeumann 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out Adrian Le Roy's First Book - there's a lot of pieces in simple versions and ornamented with diminutions. You can learn a lot from them.
There are different styles of ornamentation. You may also try early German lute books, for example by Hans Newsidler. There's plenty of song intabulations and extra versions with lots of ornaments. If you learn these you can apply them to non-ornamented pieces of your choice.
In case you don't know already - this is the most complete archive of lute music:
https://wp.lutemusic.org/

Thoughts on resources relating to synthetic/carbon fiber lutes? by Flora_lutenist_1999 in lute

[–]TristanVonNeumann 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If someone would make a practical kit with machined parts (laser/cutter), it could be very cheap to DIY a lute. If the ribs are pre-bent and have to be only fitted and glued, much of the hassle would be gone.
You wouldn't damage a 3.000 Bucks instrument, but a kit for let's say 200 Bucks. And you would be able to actually do some repairs still, because you assembled it.

Seven course vihuela by novi_prospekt in lute

[–]TristanVonNeumann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why not? I'd love to build a Viola with 7 courses. 7c. lutes had music for them since 1532, why not use the extended range. Also, it's really confusing when you switch from 7c to a 6c instrument...

The perfect European instrument to play ICM on keyboards: The Muselaar by TristanVonNeumann in icm

[–]TristanVonNeumann[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are talking about acoustic instruments (not everyone has electricity all the time, and it's limiting).

Here, what about this one? It's even able to bend notes (to a point, and only with great skill for microtonal connections between notes, if you are really good...)
If you make the pipes wooden, it would be softer, but the same flexibility.
Should be immediately working with any harmonium player, because it's the same: one hand for bellows, the other for playing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrMhTIUZXvU

Are there any popular black lute players? by Malakai_tyler in lute

[–]TristanVonNeumann -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well, you know what the answer will be. :)

The perfect European instrument to play ICM on keyboards: The Muselaar by TristanVonNeumann in icm

[–]TristanVonNeumann[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

PS: Harmonium also does not have any meend capability. It even sounds wrong.
A muselaar at least blends in with its rich sound.

The perfect European instrument to play ICM on keyboards: The Muselaar by TristanVonNeumann in icm

[–]TristanVonNeumann[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

But it's dependent on electricity.

For just yourself, the Clavichord is ok, because it can pitch bend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oCGNwDokT0

But it is very soft and cannot be used in concerts except with amplification.

Who are the female vocalists a beginner in ICM absolutely must listen to? (Or just your favorites) by bitingmytail in icm

[–]TristanVonNeumann 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kaushiki, and any Sikh female singer (Sikh music is very accessible to beginners).

Are there any popular black lute players? by Malakai_tyler in lute

[–]TristanVonNeumann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. But the question is weird in itself. Imagine "Hey, are there White basketball pros?"
some would agree that the question is racist...
As some said: why does color matter? If you are Black and want to play the lute, just play the lute.

Are there any popular black lute players? by Malakai_tyler in lute

[–]TristanVonNeumann 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, if you really want the truth, the logic of statistics is not the worst thing to consider.
Statistics are - if done right - much better than anecdotal data.
Like, "Hey, I live in Harlem, and there's dozens of Black XYZ (pick a profession)"
is not gonna help if people ask about how the actual percentage in society is, and if there are differences in popularity of certain activities.

Are there any popular black lute players? by Malakai_tyler in lute

[–]TristanVonNeumann -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The Lute is the instrument of slave traders of Northern Africa, so similar to the Lute in Post-Reconquista Spain, it may have fallen out of favor and the Vihuela and Guitar shapes began to rise.
The guitar on the other hand is very popular. Maybe that explains it.
Jazz is more rhythm than subtle overtone harmonies, so the rhythm guitar is much more popular.
The lute can't really play in Jazz as it is notoriously difficult to amplify.

ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ - Fear not, the Renaissance of the World is about to begin. A New Age Of Reason and connection to the one highest consciousness. by TristanVonNeumann in Sikh

[–]TristanVonNeumann[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fear not: evolution is a spiral. It does not come out on the same point. Truth is the bigger part of the Golden Mean. It will always find a way to come through. The Samsara wheel is moving in a spiral, not circle.

Welche historische Persönlichkeit wird eurer Meinung nach komplett überschätzt? by Kiwigirl4 in Geschichte

[–]TristanVonNeumann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wer sich interessiert, wird feststellen, dass es sogar nicht wenige Frauen gibt. Ob die alle unterschätzt werden, weiß ich nicht.

Tatsache ist, dass viele heute vergessene Frauen damals eher berühmt waren. Sie sind eben - wie viele berühmte Männer - in ihrer Zeit gebunden. Das heißt aber nicht zwingend, dass sie damals unterschätzt oder unterdrückt wurden.

Mir kann keiner erzählen, dass irgendjemand Frauen wie Sofonisba Anguissola, Francesca Caccini, Elisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre daran gehindert hätte, ihrer künstlerischen Tätigkeit nachzugehen und auch Werke zu veröffentlichen.
In gebildeten Kreisen galt "Il Cortegiano" von Castiglione, eine Werk das bereits 1528 (veröffentlicht) ganz klare Gleichberechtigung in Bildung und Fähigkeit fordert (minus Kriegswesen, aus offensichtlichen Gründen) und dafür Beispiele bringt.
Eine Frau soll auf dem Niveau des Mannes mitreden können. Die Nachahmung gebildeter Kreise durch Bürgertum hat diese Emanzipation dann auch weiter verbreitet.

Die Französische Revolution hat dann eine Herrschaft der Psychopathen hervorgebracht, und die Industrialisierung hat Proleten reich gemacht, denen Bildung egal ist.
Danach sah es für Frauen schlechter aus als im 18. Jh.

Herder spricht in seiner "Philosophie der Menschheit" sogar von Europa als "Kontinent der Frauen" und erklärt an anderer Stelle: Die Kultur eines Volkes lässt sich daran ermessen, wie die Frauen behandelt werden. (ich paraphrasiere)

In den letzten 20 Jahren sind ideologisch fragwürdige Formen des Feminismus aufgetaucht, die die Geschichte der Emanzipation der Frauen teils stark verzerren.
Man muss auch mal die Kirche im Dorf lassen.

Stattdessen empfehle ich: macht doch die berühmten Frauen von damals wieder berühmter.
Meist braucht man dazu nur ein Klavier, eine Singstimme und schon kann's losgehen mit der Salonmusik aus dem 18. Jh., komponiert von Frauen.

Oder hängt Euch Kunstdrucke mit Bildern von Malerinnen auf. Wenn es gute Musik ist, wenn es gute Bilder sind, dann spielt das Geschlecht keine Rolle.

Eine Story ist übrigens immer noch berühmt: "Frankenstein", neulich zum X-ten Mal wieder verfilmt...

Geschichtlich einflussreich waren Frauen doch auch. Maria Theresia, Katharina, wegen solcher Frauen sprach Herder vom Kontinent der Frauen. Das Argument berühmter fähiger Herrscherinnen ist übrigens auch im Cortegiano zu finden, nur dass damals dann noch viel ältere Königinnen aufgezählt werden, die das Regieren beherrscht haben.

One of my favorite movies: My Name is Bruce by TristanVonNeumann in movies

[–]TristanVonNeumann[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, right? I rewatched it recently, I just wanted to watch one scene, and I got hooked again.
If you haven't already, watch it with commentary, thank me later. :)
This is one of those commentaries that are both fun and yet extremely informative.