S.J. Lawson, "The Lowest Trees Have Tops" by J. Dowland

Late 16th century lute song by John Dowland. This is one of my favourites for its clever lyric and smooth counterpoint; just loads of fun to play.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• live music
• renaissance
• lute
• dowland
• Elizabethan
• 16th Century

[samueljlawson]

The sheet music is in a two-volume collection containing four song books compiled by Dowland. "The Lowest Trees" is in the second volume (originally the Third Lute Book). They are both somewhat readily available. Search Amazon for this ISBN: 0486422445

That should do it. Let me know if you have any other questions, and thanks for your comment.

[sixstringrick]

i might recommend a better mic for the vocals, but other than that, good song

[samueljlawson]

@sixstringrick

You're being kind. I really should use a better camera, mic, lighting, & video angle. That was just the built-in camera & mic on my Macbook.

[prhedst]

Where did you get the sheet music for this?

[C6H12B26]

Excellent ! Congratulations ! With a Mac I use a simple " Sony DCR-HC51 " and an extra microphone to enhance the sound. Best wishes !