Synopsis
Explore the world of historical English and Irish instruments with a scholar’s care and a maker’s eye.
This richly documented study offers deep insight into harps, guitars, lutes, and related instruments, blending original research with detailed illustrations and practical information on construction, tuning, and playing technique.
This edition surveys the English guitar, the guitar-harp, the harp-lute, and the harp, including how these instruments were built, tuned, and used in performance. It pairs historical context with step-by-step guidance found in period tutors and hands-on descriptions for players and collectors alike.- In-depth descriptions of instrument design, strings, tunings, and fretboard layouts
- Historical notes on prominent makers and performers of English and Irish instruments
- Guidance on playing technique, with references to period teaching books
- Illustrations and plates that show ornamentation, construction details, and layouts
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