Daniel Farrant Explained

Daniel Farrant (1575–1651)^[1] was an English composer, viol player and instrument maker. He invented types of citterns, the poliphant and the stump, along with the early lyra viol.^[2] He is also credited with the invention of the early viola d'amore. The particulars of the stump are not known.^[3]

Recordings

• Pavan, for lyra viol (John Merro lyra viol book) (4:31) on Short Tales For A Viol: English Music Of The 17th Century Vittorio Ghielmi

Notes and References

1. 67960. Farrant, Daniel. Andrew. Ashbee.
2. Book: Gozza. Paolo. Number to Sound the Musical Way to the Scientific Revolution. 2000. Springer Netherlands. Dordrecht. 9789401595780. 147.
3. Book: Galpin. Francis. Old English Instruments of Music: Their History and Character. 1911. 32.