Building a Baroque Guitar | Chapter 1

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @The_IRL_Bard
    @The_IRL_Bard Год назад +4

    Fun fact, most people say this is the closest thing to the everyday guitar but there's an instrument that is much closer that barely nobody knows about. The vihuela is a purely Spanish instrument from the renaissance period that is extremely similar to the guitar as we know it today. See, the baroque guitar is a 5 course instrument whilst the Vihuela is a 6 course instrument just like the guitar. The baroque guitar, much like a theorbo, has a way of tuning that in Spain we call campanella that makes it easy to make fast scales and melodies without moving many fingers, even if cool, the guitar is not typically tuned with campanella in mind, rather it takes a similar approach to the renaissance lute, the vihuela has the same tuning as a renaissance lute which makes it only a half step away on the third string to be the same distance ratios as the guitar. The shape is also more round while the baroque guitar has a more elongated design. Sadly this instrument is only, and barely, known in Spain, which is sad because the vihuela has a beautiful and sweet sound perfect for solo playing and melodies, its sound is less metallic than a lute's and less rough than a baroque guitar's. Be sure to give it a search as its a beautiful instrument that sadly didn't get enough international fame as I think it should've.

    • @The_IRL_Bard
      @The_IRL_Bard Год назад +1

      I really sent a text cluster monster there, hope its not too dense..

    • @redbeardlutherie1173
      @redbeardlutherie1173  Год назад +2

      Thanks for the info! I am a classical guitarist and do know of the vihuela. I agree, it’s a beautiful instrument! I will most certainly make one some day. It has so much great repertoire!

    • @therealzilch
      @therealzilch Год назад +1

      Agreed that the vihuela is a wonderful instrument. But you're mistaken if you think its tuning makes any difference in how fast you can play scales, compared to the baroque guitar. The only difference is that the third is placed one string (course) away from a tuning otherwise in fourths.

  • @aflorymusic
    @aflorymusic 2 года назад +3

    Love it! Can’t wait to see more!

  • @javiermorales6678
    @javiermorales6678 Год назад +1

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! I liked a lot.

  • @nelliebausch2517
    @nelliebausch2517 Год назад +1

    2:24 snackin on some vegemite in the workshop hey!

  • @themedallostoryteller1105
    @themedallostoryteller1105 Год назад +3

    God!
    I'm so glad I found your channel
    I love this type of guitars
    Will you build a Stauffer guitar someday?

    • @redbeardlutherie1173
      @redbeardlutherie1173  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much! I absolutely will build a Stauffer inspired guitar someday. There are so many great guitars from the 19th century to choose from!

    • @themedallostoryteller1105
      @themedallostoryteller1105 Год назад

      @@redbeardlutherie1173 Yeah! I don’t own one but they’re my favorite, absolutely gorgeous guitar
      I’ll be looking forward for your next videos

  • @Brymer3440
    @Brymer3440 7 дней назад

    Hello sir. I’m looking forward to watching this series. I love the sound the guitars make and have been listening to some of the pieces written for them for a couple years now. Im really interested in getting one and learning how to play(I already play classical) . How much would one of the cheaper baroque guitars cost on average? I’m relatively baroque… ha, get it???😂I’ve looked online a little and couldn’t find anything below $800-$900 at a quick glance. Is that the price I should expect for lower end baroque guitars on average? Any recommendations on a good online vendor as well as a specific brand? I know they’re quite a niche instrument but I wish more music stores sold them. I’ve never even seen one in person actually

    • @Brymer3440
      @Brymer3440 7 дней назад

      Also, are there any reading materials you’d suggest getting if I do purchase one? (Song books, instruction books, etc?)

    • @redbeardlutherie1173
      @redbeardlutherie1173  5 дней назад

      Thank you for watching! Honestly I don’t have much of an idea of the cost of factory made baroque guitars. I think the Early Music Shop (based in the UK) has a budget line of historical instruments, but I doubt they would be under $800. It would be worth checking out their website anyway 😁
      There are loads of manuscripts freely available on the internet. If you search for baroque guitar manuscripts, you will find loads of results. Imslp is a great resource
      All the best!

  • @cyanotunes
    @cyanotunes 2 года назад +1

    Dying for that next episode. Nobody build them like this anymore

    • @redbeardlutherie1173
      @redbeardlutherie1173  2 года назад

      Thanks Josiah! It's coming up soon!

    • @Gnomewoodworker
      @Gnomewoodworker Год назад

      @@redbeardlutherie1173 soon? shame on you for making us wait! lol yea I know life right? lol

    • @redbeardlutherie1173
      @redbeardlutherie1173  Год назад

      @@Gnomewoodworker Hahah I've been slack! You will see a video tomorrow 😁

  • @marvinthemaniac7698
    @marvinthemaniac7698 Год назад +1

    Luthiers use the same tools as carpenter.