minstrel: Introduction and Instrument question.

[barbara shuwarger]

Have you considered a lute? 

Helisenne






On Mon, 15 Mar 1999, Fitzgearld, Fredric wrote:

> All,
> 
> Since I joined the list a few weeks ago, I thought it would be best to
> introduce myself.
> 
> At one point in my life I was a professional musician.  I have sung in
> Chamber Choirs, madrigal groups, Barber Shop quartets, acappella groups,
> played bass and sang lead/backup vocals in jazz-pop-rock groups, lots of
> studio time, song and vocal arranger, MIDI Tech, and the obligatory tour
> with road bands.  I've been known to play guitar and keys, but only when I
> have to.
> 
> I am a first tenor with a lyric tenor head tone (when my allergies don't get
> in the way).  I'm not a great guitarist but I can hold my own with some
> practice.
> 
> All this is leading to my desire to be able to play and sing some stuff at
> some of the fairs, the campfire after a long day of fighting, and stuff like
> that.  I have done some looking around and I think that "Lark's Travel
> Guitar" from Lark in the Morning might be just the trick since there is no
> way I will be able to afford any kind of cittern.  I'm sure that there is no
> way my acoustic bass could be considered "in period" by any stretch of the
> imagination.  :)
> 
> Any thoughts on choice of instruments for a guitar playing tenor?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Fredric the Nebulous
> -Warrior Wanna-be
> -Blacksmith Wanna-be
> -Musician Useda-be
> *I don't speak for Intel.  Most of the time, I don't speak for myself.*
> 
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