Swedish lute
The Swedish lute (Swedish: svensk luta) is a musical instrument developed from the early cittern, with a theorbo'ed neck with several bass strings running offset from the fretboard. The modern Swedish lute generally has six strings over the fretboard, and four or more free-running strings.
Overview[]
Prominent among early developers of the Swedish lute was , who in the latter half of the 18th century built the lute played by the famous Swedish musician and composer Carl Michael Bellman.[1]
Aside from Swedish musicians, the American folk musician Richard Dyer-Bennet also performed on the instrument, having studied in Sweden under Sven Scholander.[2]
References[]
- ^ Julie Anne Sadie (10 July 2005). Calling on the Composer: A Guide to European Composer Houses and Museums. Yale University Press. pp. 114–. ISBN 978-0-300-10750-0.
- ^ Bob Coltman (2008). Paul Clayton and the Folksong Revival. Scarecrow Press. pp. 18–. ISBN 978-0-8108-6132-9.
External links[]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Swedish lutes. |
- Svenskalutan.se
- Organology: Harp Guitar "Relatives" at HarpGuitars.net
- YouTube: Lillebror Söderlundh performing "En valsmelodi"
Categories:
- Swedish musical instruments
- Mandolin family instruments
- Lutes
- Lute stubs