New in the Garden of Musical Delights

[MarkvN]

Hi,

Last week, I finally got around to posting some new books and manuscripts in the Garden of Musical Delights, or Lusthof der Muziek, dedicated to the musical history of the Low Lands.

Most of the sources are available in the form of pdf's or scans.

 

- Luithandschrift van Thysius (1595-1630) (Huge lute manuscript, transcribed into 'normal' dots):

 

- Bert Aalbers (2007) Paard van Marken - dansdeuntjes en andere melodieën 1975 - 2005 (Aalbers was a famous figure in the Dutch folk revival who wrote many Scottisch and French inspired tunes).

 

- J.P. Sweelinck (1562-1621): Variations on folk melodies

 

- Popular tunes fron the 18th century from a carillon manuscript: De Gruijtters' beiaardboek (1746)

 

- Manuscript with dance tunes: Dansmuziek van speelman Frederik Speets (1853-1923)

 

Enjoy!

Mark

[Pete Dunk]

Thanks for this Mark, a Garden of Musical Delights indeed. I'm fascinated by the Bumblebee which seems to be a mountain dulcimer with drone strings. Where can I buy plans to make one?

 

Pete.

[MarkvN]

Hi Pete,

I am no specialist on the dulcimer/hommel/vlier/épinette; the guy in the clip, although playing a Flemish tune and bearing a Dutch name, actually appears to live in the US - so I'm not sure what type of dulcimer he's playing.

 

That said, you could try your luck on the website of a Flemish folk group, 'Jan Smed'. Under the heading 'Meer weten?' they recommend several sites, also for builders: http://www.jansmed.be/jansmedhommel.html.

 

And here is an explanation - sort of - on how to build one: http://epinette.free.fr/fabriquo.php

Mark