We are excited to announce the launch of the Lute Tablatures Explorer, a powerful search tool that gives you access to over 27,000 historical lute pieces from the Renaissance and Baroque periods.
Whether you are a performer looking for new repertoire, a researcher studying historical sources, or simply curious about early music, this tool makes it easy to discover and explore the rich world of lute tablatures.
Key Features
- Advanced Search – Build complex queries by combining filters for composer, date, source manuscript, musical type, key, and more.
- Multiple Views – Browse results in Library view (visual cards by source), List view (sortable table), Timeline view (chronological), or Stats view (charts and analytics).
- Direct Downloads – Access PDF scores, MIDI files, and Fronimo tablature files directly from search results.
- MIDI Playback – Preview pieces instantly with built-in MIDI playback.
- Export to CSV – Download your filtered results for offline analysis or integration with other tools.
- Customizable Display – Add or remove columns in List view to show exactly the information you need.
Data Sources
The Explorer combines two major collections:
lutemusic.org
Over 21,000 pieces compiled by Sarge Gerbode and contributors over many years of dedicated work. This remarkable resource is available under a Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 license.
Lute Society Tree Edition
A collection of lute editions bequeathed by Albert Reyerman (1940–2020), founder of Tree Edition publishing. These editions are freely available through The Lute Society, preserving Reyerman’s legacy for future generations of lutenists.
Start Exploring
Ready to discover your next piece? Visit the Lute Tablatures Explorer and start your search today. With over 27,000 pieces from 744 historical sources, there is always something new to discover.