Lucas Ruiz de Ribayaz facts for kids
Lucas Ruiz de Ribayaz y Fonseca (born in 1626, and we don't know exactly when he passed away after 1677) was a talented Spanish musician. He played the harp and also wrote music for instruments like the lute and guitar.
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A Musician's Journey
In 1667, Lucas Ruiz de Ribayaz traveled to Peru. He went with the new Spanish viceroy. A viceroy was like a governor who ruled a country or region as a representative of the king. This was an important journey for him.
Returning to Spain
After his time in Peru, Lucas Ruiz de Ribayaz returned to Madrid, the capital of Spain. He came back before his famous music book was published in 1677.
His Famous Music Book
Lucas Ruiz de Ribayaz wrote a very important book about music. It was called Luz, y norte musical, para caminar por las cifras de la guitarra españióla, y arpa. This long title means "Musical Light and North, to walk through the numbers of the Spanish guitar and harp."
What Was Luz, y norte musical?
This book was a guide for musicians. It taught them how to play the Spanish guitar and the harp using a special system called "cifras" (numbers). It was a manual that helped people learn to play these instruments.
Who Endorsed His Work?
The publication of his book was supported by a very important musician named Cristóbal Galán. He was the maestro de capilla (music director) at the Convent of Las Descalzas Reales. This was a very famous convent in Madrid. Having his book endorsed by someone as important as Cristóbal Galán showed how skilled Lucas Ruiz de Ribayaz was.
See also
In Spanish: Lucas Ruiz de Ribayaz para niños
