Introducing: The Renaissance Lute

On this episode of "Introducing," we'll explore the magical world of the Renaissance Lute.
This episode was made in collaboration with www.tonebase.co. You can find a 40 minute part II of the episode exclusively on their website where I teach guitarists how to play lute music on the classical guitar.
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[@brandonacker]

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[@440SPN]

Are the chords similar to guitar? I love it.

[@brandonacker]

@@440SPN Similar shapes, yes. But those shapes have different names. Pretty easy for a guitarist to pick one up and play though!

[@kishascape]

I wanna learn lute not guitar. We need a theorbo course expansion pack.

[@tima6044]

Of course Brandon is a master of the Lute. He's been playing it since the Renaissance.

[@eddymison3527]

5:13 His picture from the Renaissance period.

[@jakubolszewski8284]

@@eddymison3527 :0

[@mralowen]

Because he's an elf...or a vampire. I've not figured out which yet

[@jakubolszewski8284]

@@mralowen Wąpierz.

[@johnnyfivethephilosopher1086]

You beat me to it...

[@Lugertho]

What you do is extremely important.

[@JefesGarden]

Agreed! Thank you for explaining in such detail. I can't even play the guitar properly. ✌😊

[@breearbor4275]

brandon is the bob ross of historical plucked instruments

[@cephalicwasteland3504]

So true😅🍪

[@nick.3455]

yep

[@accie.]

omg he really is. never have truer words been spoken.

[@J0HNJ0RDAN]

Crazy, I just commented that on another one of his videos. 🙂

[@xtrisaratops]

Find you a partner who looks at you the way Brandon looks at historical plucked instruments.

[@sirnicholas5542]

I can’t☹️

[@lillyneo4421]

Yep...And he plucks all of them

[@TangsTails]

lmao

[@secondvisions9759]

I live on the side of a mountain and the bears can't help much lol

[@maplehappy]

when i watch your videos i instantly become a teenage girl from 1503 who is absolutely fangirling the the bard. ive got my ankles out, and if things get real crazy, my collar bone.

[@chrisbolland5634]

Wowowow slow your roll or King Henry might get jealous

[@deathcabforcutie3889]

Tarry awhile - And thou mayest dance a Roundelay!

[@charlielucas3386]

@@chrisbolland5634 😂😆🤣

[@marietremblayartiste]

XD I love this !! I'd be the same, to be honest.

[@Eronoc13]

Hey now, don't confuse Victorian prudishness with the _much_ more relaxed Renaissance norms! This was the age of décolletage and nude swimming, don't forget.

[@floydhopkins7901]

Petition to rename the series to "What the Pluck?"

[@marinoallen2849]

all in favor say aye

[@marinoallen2849]

aye

[@menelrandir]

Aye

[@rico6546]

@@marinoallen2849 aye

[@oshi990]

😂 😂😂

[@PrevailingFilth]

So even back in the renaissance we had djent players that were adding more and more strings to their instruments, facinating

[@defectivetoaster7713]

Nobody can resist the low end

[@Muttonchop_USA]

@@defectivetoaster7713 Tell me about it. I've dated some of those guys.

[@aarondavis5850]

Archlutes typically went down to a low F on the 14th course, the same note Meshuggah tunes their 8 string guitars to. Coincidence?

[@petesmith2837]

*Adam Neely voice* Maximum djent

[@tomdchi12]

Roberti Scanlloni was an Italian lutenist who popularized an additional lower string, and of course the French Rober de la Scanllone (known in his time as "Le Djenteur") also expanded the lower range of the instrument.

[@randomnobody2011]

This cat just played Sweet Home Alabama on a lute....

[@thecatwhisperer2820]

Well it's because he was there when the lute and Sweet Home Alabama were imagined and produced.

[@kristophernimchan7699]

.o. where this skies are so blue?!

[@fghjghjfhgjfhgj]

@@thecatwhisperer2820 "I guess you guys aren't ready for that yet, but your kids are gonna love it."

[@josephbiancorosso3179]

He's a shredder

[@1ute]

bruh

[@aerextraho]

This man's voice is like a rumbling fire.

[@FranktheTank319]

I checked this out not expecting to finish the whole video, but it was so informative and relaxing to listen to that I finished it without even realizing it. You have a great teaching demeanor.

[@brandonacker]

Thanks, Frank!

[@kayjackson6085]

Me too! thought I'd just listen to his playing, trying to decide between a 7 course and an 8 course "student" model.

[@Lardenoy]

Très agréable et instructif ! Bravo pour l'iconographie, toujours choisie : un peu de douceur et de poésie en ce monde de brutes ! Amitiés d'Angoulême, S.W of France 🇫🇷

[@ilovecats3705]

his voice is sooooooo soothing

[@EstelonAgarwaen]

Bob ross but music

[@lambdaprog]

I played one of these marvelous instruments when I was in London a few years ago. It tooks a few minutes to adapt to the frets. They sound fantastic. I'm a oud player.

[@EstelonAgarwaen]

I'd be lost without frets. I'm a guitarist. Electric guitar is my homebase.

[@jayr526]

@@EstelonAgarwaenI guess the old cool hand lutenists didn't fret about it

[@charlielucas3386]

@@jayr526 😂😂🤣

[@LiveActionKimPossibleRufus]

I want Brandon to voice the audiobooks I listen too. All of them.

[@pBIggZz]

Kingkiller Chronicle.

[@BobThePlayer]

Splendid presentation. High charisma. Inspiring storytelling. Graceful playing. 🙏

[@brandonacker]

Thank you!

[@aronung12]

You are reason why I got into the world of classical music

[@veratarasova1654]

The quality of the video is just beyond

[@idraote]

When I think of the solo lute, I don't think about me going to a concert hall to listen to it, but about me playing it in my room by myself (I wish...). To me it's like something you play for yourself, not for others. Of course it was also a great accompanying instrument and I particularly love how it meshes with the human voice.

[@etherleo]

There's a character in every single anime that looks exactly like Brandon

[@malcolmeakin5268]

I would happily sacrifice my eye teeth to be able to play with such feeling and virtuosity. Thanks for all of the uploads Brandon.

[@Yuorai]

No need to. Just sacrifice your blood to him

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

5:05 Plays Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd on Renaissance Lute. Perfect for a Covid19 Lock Down Jam because we can't go out on Stage.

[@streicherPRIV]

Already rocking a semi

[@kraber101]

ResidentSleeper Clap

[@MiloMcCarthyMusic]

Wut

[@caseymiller3829]

Brandon, you have such a refreshing change from the typical shred guitar youtubers. You're thorough and informative. My absolute favorite creator on the platform. Thanks for the entertaining videos man, keep it up 😊

[@brandonacker]

Nice of you to say, thank you!

[@aarondavis5850]

I've been playing 8-course Renaissance lute and archlute for a little over a year. In fact Da Milano 84 was the first solo piece I learned! This is an excellent introduction, covering a lot of ground in 20 minutes and contains some excellent examples. I will definitely be showing it to some of my music students!

[@siraj_a.r.411]

Brandon Acker today: Introducing the Renessiance Lute Brandon Acker 3020: Introducing the guitar Audience be like: Wow what an extraordinary instrument

[@mukelorata2100]

Wow! Brandon Acker has lived over a thousand years

[@mukelorata2100]

@Deus Vult. Doctors/surgeons used animal guts to stitch people’s skins, fleshes and organs.

[@callenclarke371]

Goodness. This is one of the most accomplished videos I have seen on the internet. When I watched the first minute, I thought this guy was a generalist, and didn't expect much by way of virtuosity. His tone and phrasing on the Lute is exquisite. Well done indeed.

[@teodorsova394]

Lachrimae Pavan sounds way too beautiful. If you'll ever do a full video on it, I'll be the first to watch it

[@brandonacker]

Thanks, Teodor! I will be doing a full video on it soon.

[@jargonizations]

If not for Brandon I would probably never have picked up a guitar...

[@TheDrunkMunk]

Me too. I started watching his videos about 7 months ago when my city went into lockdown. Very soon after I started playing my girlfriend's steel-stringed guitar. The first piece I learnt was Greensleeves arranged for guitar from the lute. I played that guitar for months until two weeks ago I finally bought myself a nice nylon-stringed. I didn't know that this kind of repertoire existed on the guitar until I watched Brandon and that's what got me so interested in playing.

[@cranjismcbasketball919]

Nah play bass

[@jargonizations]

@@cranjismcbasketball919 I will slap that bass when I can afford one..... Epico

[@cranjismcbasketball919]

@@jargonizations I use my dads old bass

[@Klara_S.]

Same. I'm planning to pick up lute and archlute because of him... but I can't even play guitar, so, baby steps.

[@michaelkutulas8878]

Brandon's knowledge, dedication, proficiency, tone and presentation skills are second to none! Fully enjoyed this episode. Thank you!

[@adamjed7]

An absoLUTEly amazing instrument!

[@charlielucas3386]

😂

[@ccsmooth55]

I see what you did there...you win the internet!!

[@robst247]

According to the Wikipedia page on the brilliant English Renaissance composer, lutenist and singer John Dowland, who had a penchant for melancholy, the poet Richard Barnfield wrote of him that his "heavenly touch upon the lute doth ravish human sense." I believe the same could be fairly said of Brandon Acker.

[@fredmulson]

He's gotta be the coolest nerd on the planet

[@benjaminolanderrasmussen3049]

My gosh. I sat down to practice, watched your warmup video, walked downstairs to cut my nails, and then this came. Amazing

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

The sound of the lute is so classical, I love it!

[@JOHN-tk6vl]

You should be eating roast Beef & drinking Mead whilst listening to the Lute!

[@eosborne6495]

Wow! All those pieces were just beautiful. It’s amazing to think that someone could write a tune that still brings a tear to people’s eyes 500 years later.

[@johnatyoutube]

Thanks for teaching us the fantastic history of this beautiful instrument.

[@luigidambra2523]

Brandon, thank you very much to share all this beauty. Music, instruments, history, narration, playing, pictures, etc...

[@samsanimationcorner3820]

There's just an overwhelming sense of calm I feel when I hear this instrument

[@ltb1919]

Thank you. You are a superb presenter.

[@stuartkelly3106]

The lute and counter tenor voice are wonderful accompaniments!

[@gokhanegehan8144]

another amazing video!!

[@snowfiresunwind]

Very interesting video. I am intrigued by how easily you seem to be able to adjust your right hand technique when playing guitar, lute and theorbo. Would be interested to hear you talk about this.

[@hannahjohnson4582]

yeah that would be really interesting to hear about.

[@MichaelJazayeriMD]

Great video as always.

[@MouvementOfJah]

Thank you for educating us 🙏

[@Pr0SV1p3r]

If at all possible, I would love to see more videos with the Oud. Its a fascinating instrument and It would be stellar to see you play it some more!

[@TheMrWillje]

These are such high-quality videos. Better than anything on TV!

[@OFFline.O_o]

High quality review! Loving it

[@talanyale5826]

Thank you for this beautiful video

[@jrevburke]

This was so enjoyable. Thank you so much

[@JerryCherryBand]

Beautiful video and excellent playing.

[@m.p.3014]

This was great!!! Thank you so much!

[@Atavisten]

Fantastic as usual! Thank you, Brandon

[@RobertVincelli]

Great video Brandon, thanks for sharing!

[@DanielDaniel-lw8hb]

Thank you so much for sharing with us

[@Neokosmos]

Your enthousiasm is contagious !

[@JonnaaM]

What a great presentation, so well done.

[@Min61449]

Thank you for a fascinating and beautiful presentation

[@Brunoguitare1]

Bravo ! Magnifique 😊

[@alexnomad7859]

Thank you so very much for your amazing videos. Wish you all the best.

[@pall1935]

Thank you for this video - wonderful presentation and very informative.

[@T_RAWMOTO]

WOW! What a wonderful video! You are a legend !

[@scottfishkind5335]

Wonderful presentation, thank you Brandon!!

[@saltspringdesign]

such beautiful music, thank you for the history!

[@stoneagedjp]

You project such joy in music, ancient and all.

[@habeeberful]

You have so much passion , sending you much love and blessings.

[@stevefuller6400]

Thanks Brandon from the UK You’ve brought an interest in this period to me and a fascination of the music of John downing to me so much I’ve brought a Renaissance lute into my life andI’ll follow your you tube site with great interest So thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@stevefuller6400]

I meant Dowling of coarse 😊

[@Bahia320]

Fascinating video. Thank you!

[@trychillin893]

You have a way of instilling a fascination with the instrument. This is well done.

[@grkuntzmd]

That was a fascinating video! Thanks.

[@macafromthewired]

man you are so relaxing to listen to

[@wesleyayres7017]

I was so excited for this i love lutes so much they just have an amazing, nostalgic tone :)

[@kitsvn]

I’m so glad I found your channel. Thank you for all your amazing videos and for sharing your music with us.

[@mtthwdicken]

Thank you so much for the work you do. I've learned so much from your channel and your guest appearances on Rob's videos. It doesn't hurt that you have the perfect vocal control/voice for pleasant educational listening

[@glob-zt5ci]

i love how happy brandon sounds when talking about the lute

[@toblexson5020]

Seeing tablature written by hand in the 16th century for a classic ancestor of the guitar is amazing (especially as I've seen tab dismissed as a lazy excuse not to use sheet music). Was the Oud notated in a simular fashion, or was tablature a European development?

[@wilhelmorangenbaum163]

I don't know if the tablature was an European development, but as far as I know, the Oud is oral tradition. I'm not an expert tho so don't take my word for thruth

[@m0rvidusm0rvidus18]

Yes, it was European, as is all the ''Western'' musical theory and notation everybody thinks is universal these days. The Europeans invented proper polyphony and chordal playing, which made musical notation necessary for complex art music. And they obviously invented the printing technology that allowed the sheet music industry.

[@mikemcgibney]

What a wonderful video. I was enthralled! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, enthusiasm and musical talent. I love your videos!

[@Shaunybread]

This is the first video of seen of this man and he is an absolute musical genius. Please keep sharing your gift and of course im subscribing

[@charlielucas3386]

I *just* discovered that this wonderful presentation premiered on my birthday last year! Yet I only discovered it a few months ago. ☹️ Oh well...at least I have been diligently watching the video to learn as much as I can before investing in my own instrument. I’m so excited for the holiday season!! 😁

[@robw9730]

I wish I could subscribe twice. These types of videos fascinate me. Keep them coming.

[@spruceguitar]

You are one amazing musician I envy you for your TECHNIQUE I am a pretty good classical guitarist, however, after decades of playing, there are things which I just cannot change😇

[@benmcavoy8804]

Your playing always blows me away. Thanks so much for every video you make. Your take on 'plucked' insturments is amazing!

[@sdfg5538]

What a great video! Thank you so much! Renaissance music rocks! :)

[@arnoldmmbb]

How such quality content its free? Thank you so much Brandon

[@lelaarneson3147]

Love your explanations!! Thanks for plugging ToneBase. I've been taking lessons from them for over a year. Someday I'll play as well as you is the goal!

[@DrMarcoRodriguezAlquimiaDeVida]

one of my favorite KZbin channels for sure, thanks

[@rayian5891]

Great presentation. Thanks for that

[@IanSlatas]

This was really well executed. I loved learning about the evolution of hand position. Seeing the old sheet music as you played was captivating. Well done!

[@matthewarant7491]

Great video and very important! Thank you.

[@matchress3832]

The Lute produces such a beautiful sound. So perfect. Amazing video and introduction!

[@vaibhav170483]

I just followed your channel after hearing you talk about musical instruments and history.. I wish I had teachers like you when I was in school

[@moisessaldivar9450]

Brandon, I just found your channel serendipitously, I like your explanations and you smooth voice and of course you playing is excellent. I look forward to many hours of your teaching. I have subscribed and look forward to supporting your channel

[@jjson775]

Outstanding.

[@Kusid68]

i learned a lot about the lute again! and that Brandon has a new oud! Nice!

[@mtwool21]

I literally just did a giant research project on the lute and you nailed every part that I researched Brandon!!

[@trevorsimpson3452]

You have such a generous and gracious way of sharing your joy in both the instruments and music, it helps us to feel the same enthusiasm - i.e. the best sort of teacher.

[@JuanPabloValdiviaMeyan]

Wonderful discover!

[@darkoperkovic6583]

Just to say I really enjoyed your video. Thank you very much! I am taking interest in lute music and playing so this was so informational.

[@Mithadon]

This video exemplifies some of the best KZbin has to offer. Wonderfully varied, deep educational videos in unique presentation styles

[@KorKhan89]

Can’t wait!

[@tompommerel2136]

WONDERFULLY EXPLAINED. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!