If you're interested in this book, you probably already know it is t h e authoritative volume on playing continuo with a lute, archlute or theorbo. You'll find virtually everything you need to know about the subject right here. Music examples appropriate for the different instruments abound as do the author's comments. I had the good fortune to sit in on a class he presented at a lute seminar a few years ago and reading through some of the comments in this book, his voice comes through quite clearly. It has been advertised here as the 1987, hardcover, illustrated version. Well, all the information and illustrations are there. However, this is a computer-generated, print-on-demand, softcover version. Mine was printed the same day I ordered it. It's printed on 8 1/4 x 11 paper, which, I believe, makes it somewhat smaller than the original. What this means to you is many of the examples presented are smaller than the originals to the point you probably won't be able to put the book on your music stand and play, let alone practice, the tablature or figured bass examples from what you see. Bring a magnifying glass! If the foregoing could be a show stopper for you, don't buy this version. Save your money and make sure you get the hardcover version. If you want to use it primarily as reference and don't mind the plain, red-brown soft cover, go for this one.Read full review
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