Throughout the summer, I learned how the basics of French-English tablature. I also studied enough Italian tablature to get by and read with almost morbid curiosity about German tablature. I’m not sure if I’ll ever have the fortitude for that, or the need but learning about the different tablature notation was very interesting and it […]
After several months of turmoil and indecision, I purchased a lute from Early Music Shop. It is an 8 course Renaissance Lute modeled after lutes made by the luthier Hieber and I absolutely love it. I’m still trying to decide on a name for it but it’s been wonderful to have an actual lute in […]
I find myself again where I was last summer: dreading the heat and loathe to be out in the garage in my workspace. It’s still early summer, yet temperatures are already reaching 96 ° F / 35 ° C regularly. It’s promising to be a sweaty season. My goal is to contribute something towards my […]
Welcome to ilovelutes.com. This website is dedicated to my obsession with lutes. I will track my progress as I attempt to build my own 7 course Renaissance lute. I’ll also gather resources related to art and literature inspired by this lovely instrument.