The Hurdy-Gurdy in Eighteenth-Century France, Second Edition (Publications of the Early Music Institute)

The hurdy-gurdy, or vielle, has been part of European musical life since the eleventh century. In eighteenth-century France, improvements in its sound and appearance led to its use in chamber ensembles. This new and expanded edition of The Hurdy-Gurdy in Eighteenth-Century France offers the definitive introduction to the classic stringed instrument. Robert A. Green discusses the techniques of playing the hurdy-gurdy and the interpretation of its music, based on existing methods and on his own experience as a performer. The list of extant music includes new pieces discovered within the last decade and provides new historical context for the instrument and its role in eighteenth-century French culture. Cover 1 Contents 8 Preface to the First Edition 10 Acknowledgments for the Second Edition 14 Introduction to the Second Edition 16 1 Historical Background 28 2 The Music 52 3 Musical Interpretation and Performance Practice 77 4 The Repertory 93 5 The Vielle in the Literature of Seventeenth- and Eighteenth-Century France 116 Appendix: Avertissements in the Works of Jean-Baptiste Dupuits 130 Bibliography 136 Index 142 A 142 B 142 C 142 D 142 E 143 F 143 G 143 H 143 J 143 L 143 M 143 N 143 O 143 P 143 R 144 S 144 T 144 V 144 W 144 Y 144 Historical Background -- The Music -- Musical Interpretation And Performance Practice -- The Repertory -- The Vielle In The Literature Of Seventeenth- And Eighteenth-century France -- Appendix: Avertissements In The Works Of Jean-baptiste Dupuits. Robert A. Green. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.