Muhammadreza Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Greetings Guys! Most of you, know that I live in Iran. An ancient land with a great history in arts, specially music. But, Unfortunately, I couldn't find "Lute" here. It seems Lute is one of most-European things and it couldn't be find easily. But I didn't become disappointed and continued searching in music market. I found an amazing instrument called "Laouto" (and as Turks/Arabs/Iranians say "Laoud") and this is here : Left is Laouto and write is my "Lute Guitar". Why I call it "Lute Guitar"? Because I made it sound like a Lute. I just detuned G string half step and put a capo on 3rd fret. Now it's tuned G - C - F - A - D - g . I didn't compose anything using these two instruments and I need your help on ideas. But, I improvised something. 1. Lute Guitar improvisation : Lute Guitar Sample.mp3 2. Laouto improvisation (A minor) : Laouto Sample.mp3 3. Laouto Improvisation (Maqam Hijaz / Arabian Scale) : Laoud Improvisation.mp3 I hope I will be able to compose new pieces by your help! P.S : I couldn't find any better place to post this topic. MP3 Play / pause JavaScript is required. 0:00 0:00 volume > next menu Lute Guitar Sample Laouto Sample Laoud Improvisation > next 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Hernández Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Interesting. In my country (Spain), it's easy to find a lute. In fact I thought the one in your picture was a lute. Here, the lute is used mostly in popular folk music, and its play with a plectrum in a continuous tremolando (like a mandolin). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muhammadreza Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, Luis Hernández said: In fact I thought the one in your picture was a lute It's actually something between a mandolin and a lute. 7 minutes ago, Luis Hernández said: Here, the lute is used mostly in popular folk music, and its play with a plectrum in a continuous tremolando (like a mandolin). Interesting! I only heard Bach works for Lute and soundtracks done by Jozef van Wissem. I'll be happy to listen Spanish Lute music (I'm a fan of Flamenco music, and this is why I learned the guitar!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Hernández Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Here is a good example. This is a "pasodoble", a typical folk style in Spain. In the left a mandolin, in the middle a laúd (plucked), in the right a guitar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpNwbHm2l4M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muhammadreza Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 21 minutes ago, Luis Hernández said: Here is a good example. This is a "pasodoble", a typical folk style in Spain. In the left a mandolin, in the middle a laúd (plucked), in the right a guitar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpNwbHm2l4M I researched about Spanish Laúd , and I found that it's tuned like : G# - C# - F# - B - E - A. But My Laúd is tuned A - D - G - C - E - A. I think tuning like this is better for me (because I'm a guitar player) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampnoe's Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Hi, @Muhammadreza and @Luis Hernández There are indeed many different types, from different countries, with many designs. Some of them are dificult to find, and ebay/ amazon etc is the only solution 🙂 They are enough expensive instuments, all the types of lute, but when you hear their sound, which is great, i think they worth their money. They do have very clean sound, -as your samples- & awesome traditional design. But there are many many many types found in diferrent cultures. They are very special instrumets! -Even if i dont know how to play 🙂 - Wish you inspiration for new musics or to play your favourite songs as well on your new Laouto ! Play Laoud & play LOUD 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muhammadreza Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 7 hours ago, Ampnoe's said: Some of them are dificult to find, and ebay/ amazon etc is the only solution Of course, but Amazon and Ebay don't send goods to Iran. I need to ask my aunt who lives in Persian Gulf countries, or my uncles who live in Europe to buy and then send to me. It takes a very long time :)) 7 hours ago, Ampnoe's said: nough expensive instuments, all the types of lute, but when you hear their sound, which is great, i think they worth their money. I think it wasn't that expensive, I paid about $500 for my Laud. 7 hours ago, Ampnoe's said: They are very special instrumets! Of course they are. I also have a deep love in "Taar" and "Sehtaar" which are Iranian folk instruments and have similar structure to guitar or Lute. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muhammadreza Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 And I mixed Laud with Cello, Electric guitar and some Arabic/Persian percussions. It sounds like heaven! MP3 Play / pause JavaScript is required. 0:00 0:00 volume > next menu Andalus > next 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muhammadreza Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 Guys, I'm busy these days but I never forget playing music. But, I really need your help to find some "Lute" pieces which are written for Renaissance lute. Do you have any source? I searched muse-score and other famous websites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphybridget Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 On 4/30/2018 at 12:48 AM, Muhammadreza said: Greetings Guys! Most of you, know that I live in Iran. An ancient land with a great history in arts, specially music. But, Unfortunately, I couldn't find "Lute" here. It seems Lute is one of most-European things and it couldn't be find easily. But I didn't become disappointed and continued searching in music market. I found an amazing instrument called "Laouto" (and as Turks/Arabs/Iranians say "Laoud") and this is here : Left is Laouto and write is my "Lute Guitar". Why I call it "Lute Guitar"? Because I made it sound like a Lute. I just detuned G string half step and put a capo on 3rd fret. Now it's tuned G - C - F - A - D - g . I didn't compose anything using these two instruments and I need your help on ideas. But, I improvised something. 1. Lute Guitar improvisation : Lute Guitar Sample.mp3 455.04 kB · 231 downloads 2. Laouto improvisation (A minor) : Laouto Sample.mp3 754.24 kB · 239 downloads 3. Laouto Improvisation (Maqam Hijaz / Arabian Scale) : Laoud Improvisation.mp3 1.22 MB · 212 downloads I hope I will be able to compose new pieces by your help! P.S : I couldn't find any better place to post this topic. MP3 Play / pause Lute Guitar Sample 0:00 0:00 volume > next menu Lute Guitar Sample Laouto Sample Laoud Improvisation > next MP3 Play / pause Lute Guitar Sample 0:00 0:00 volume > next menu Lute Guitar Sample Laouto Sample Laoud Improvisation > next Looks like a mandolin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Ng Tsz Kiu Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 1 hour ago, murphybridget said: Looks like a mandolin. Maybe you should change your member name as mandolinmurphy haha!😛 Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphybridget Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 1/25/2024 at 4:47 PM, Henry Ng Tsz Kiu said: Maybe you should change your member name as mandolinmurphy haha!😛 Henry You got me there Henry, it's good to hear from you again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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