While studying the works of the German lutenists of the Renaissance it becomes apparent that a number of pieces share the same title, suggesting a common song as their basis. However, both listeners and performers find it difficult to recognize a shared melody in the modern sense. An exception is the Enslein, which has survived as a melody in songbooks up to the present day and is included here as the final piece. Since several of these songs were arranged by more than one respected lutenist of ...