Neusidler, Hans

1508-1563

Hans Neusidler was a composer, lutenist, intabulator and lute maker of the Renaissance period.

He was one of the main figures in the early history of lute music in Germany.

His lute books contain a rich a varied repertoire : arrangements of German songs, chansons, Italian madrigals, motets, German and Italian dances and free, improvisatory preludes.

The pieces span all difficulty levels, going from pieces for beginners to virtuoso passagework.