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The '''eleven-string alto guitar''' or '''altgitarr''' is an [[extended-range classical guitar]] developed by Swedish [[luthier]] [ |
The '''eleven-string alto guitar''' or '''altgitarr''' is an [[extended-range classical guitar]] developed by Swedish [[luthier]] [http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bolin Georg Bolin] in the 1960s. |
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Original Bolin instruments are now rare and valuable. The Bolin alto guitar most often has eleven strings, but a thirteen-string version also exists. |
Original Bolin instruments are now [http://www.kurosawagakki.com/sh_ohkubo/2f/watanabe/#s3 rare and valuable]. The Bolin alto guitar most often has eleven strings, but a thirteen-string version also exists. |
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They are most often used for performance of [[lute]] music, particularly [[Bach]]. |
They are most often used for performance of [[lute]] music, particularly [[Bach]]. |
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The 11-string alto guitar is one of the multi-string guitars which generally refers to types of guitars that have more than 6 strings. Multi-string guitars ranges from 7 to 13 strings. However, 11-string is the most well-known. |
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It was first constructed by the [[Sweden|Swedish]] [[luthier]] [http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bolin Georg Bolin] with collaboration with the Swedish guitarist [http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Per-Olof_Johnson Per-Olof Johnson] in the 1960's. Johnson is the teacher of a well-known guitarist [[Göran Söllscher]] who made this instrument famous through his extensive usage of [http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bolin Bolin's] 11-string alto guitar. |
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[http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Per-Olof_Johnson Johnson] was very fond of [[lute]] music, but the difference in playing techniques between guitar and lute is significant and he was looking for a way to be able to approach lute music on the guitar playing technique. Thus the goal of the design was specifically to be able to play rennaisance lute music directly from original tabs using guitar playing technique. |
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This design goal introduced two main characteristics. The first is to tune the first 6 strings minor third higher (hence the name "alto guitar") in order to assimilate the lute tuning. It is equivalent to putting a capo on the third fret of the normal prime guitar. The second is to and 5 extra strings for lower notes. |
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The first 6 strings are tuned in the same interval with the normal classic guitars. Therefore, normal guitar music can be played on 11-string alto guitar as is. |
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The typical tuning of 11-string alto guitar is (from high to low strings): g d a f c G F Eb D C B. <ref>[http://altoguitars.com/altoguitars.html ''11-string alto guitar tuning''] by altoguitars.com</ref> |
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Current [[luthier]]s who builds 11-string alto guitars are mainly located in [[Sweden]], such as [http://www.altoguitars.com Heikki Rousu] and [http://www.rogerstromberg.se Roger Strömberg]. [http://homepage2.nifty.com/hoshino/ Yoshimitsu Hoshino] in [[Japan]] used to build 11-string alto guitars. However, he no longer makes them.<ref>[http://homepage2.nifty.com/hoshino/gt/info4.htm ''Hoshino guitar no longer takes order for 11-string alto guitar''] Hoshino Guitar</ref> |
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Some Swedish guitarists who use the instrument is [http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peder_Riis Peder Riis], [[Göran Söllscher]] and [[Anders Miolin]]. |
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In the United States, luthier Walter Stanul makes performance instruments ranging from 11 to 13-strings called the Archguitar. [http://www.archguitar.com] |
In the United States, luthier Walter Stanul makes performance instruments ranging from 11 to 13-strings called the Archguitar. [http://www.archguitar.com] |
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==Makers== |
==Makers== |
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*[http://www.rogerstromberg.se Roger Strömberg] |
*[http://www.rogerstromberg.se Roger Strömberg] |
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*[http://www.altoguitars.com Heikki Rousu] |
*[http://www.altoguitars.com Heikki Rousu] |
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*[http://www.asturias.jp/classical/regularmodel/11string/ Asturias (Japanese instrument manufacturer)] |
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* [[Asturias]] |
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==Performers== |
==Performers== |
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==Videos== |
==Videos== |
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO0IXIsumeU Coral Sunset] by John Francis |
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO0IXIsumeU Coral Sunset] by John Francis |
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* [http://www.youtube.com/user/tenguss Youtube videos] by [[Kozo Kanatani]] |
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* [http://www.youtube.com/user/ostersjo Youtune videos] by [[Stefan Östersjö]] |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://altoguitar.com/ altoguitar.com], site dedicated to the Bolin altgitarr. |
*[http://altoguitar.com/ altoguitar.com], site dedicated to the Bolin altgitarr. |
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*[http://www.rogerstromberg.se], Alto guitars |
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*[http://sologuitarist.net/altgitarren_links.html Altgitarr Links]. |
*[http://sologuitarist.net/altgitarren_links.html Altgitarr Links]. |
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*[http://johnfrancisguitar.com John Francis] web page. |
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*[http://www.nordicmusicdays.com/2006/artists/sweden/stefanostersjo.html Stefan Östersjö] web page. |
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*[http://www.guitar168.com/Asturias.htm User description] of their Bolin pattern alto guitar. |
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[[Category:Classical guitar]] |
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The eleven-string alto guitar or altgitarr is an extended-range classical guitar developed by Swedish luthier Georg Bolin in the 1960s.
Original Bolin instruments are now rare and valuable. The Bolin alto guitar most often has eleven strings, but a thirteen-string version also exists.
They are most often used for performance of lute music, particularly Bach.
The 11-string alto guitar is one of the multi-string guitars which generally refers to types of guitars that have more than 6 strings. Multi-string guitars ranges from 7 to 13 strings. However, 11-string is the most well-known.
It was first constructed by the Swedish luthier Georg Bolin with collaboration with the Swedish guitarist Per-Olof Johnson in the 1960's. Johnson is the teacher of a well-known guitarist Göran Söllscher who made this instrument famous through his extensive usage of Bolin's 11-string alto guitar.
Johnson was very fond of lute music, but the difference in playing techniques between guitar and lute is significant and he was looking for a way to be able to approach lute music on the guitar playing technique. Thus the goal of the design was specifically to be able to play rennaisance lute music directly from original tabs using guitar playing technique.
This design goal introduced two main characteristics. The first is to tune the first 6 strings minor third higher (hence the name "alto guitar") in order to assimilate the lute tuning. It is equivalent to putting a capo on the third fret of the normal prime guitar. The second is to and 5 extra strings for lower notes.
The first 6 strings are tuned in the same interval with the normal classic guitars. Therefore, normal guitar music can be played on 11-string alto guitar as is.
The typical tuning of 11-string alto guitar is (from high to low strings): g d a f c G F Eb D C B. [1]
Current luthiers who builds 11-string alto guitars are mainly located in Sweden, such as Heikki Rousu and Roger Strömberg. Yoshimitsu Hoshino in Japan used to build 11-string alto guitars. However, he no longer makes them.[2]
Some Swedish guitarists who use the instrument is Peder Riis, Göran Söllscher and Anders Miolin.
In the United States, luthier Walter Stanul makes performance instruments ranging from 11 to 13-strings called the Archguitar. [1]
Makers
Performers
- Göran Söllscher
- Stefan Östersjö
- Kozo Kanatani
- John Francis
Videos
- Coral Sunset by John Francis
- Youtube videos by Kozo Kanatani
- Youtune videos by Stefan Östersjö
See also
External links
- altoguitar.com, site dedicated to the Bolin altgitarr.
- Altgitarr Links.
- John Francis web page.
- Peter Blanchette, 11-string archguitar
References
- ^ 11-string alto guitar tuning by altoguitars.com
- ^ Hoshino guitar no longer takes order for 11-string alto guitar Hoshino Guitar
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