Uploaded September 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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The lute has an intricately carved decoration on its soundboard called the rose. The pattern, often based on a geometric design, is carefully carved by hand by the lute maker.

This video is one of a series created with videographer, Gavin Turnball, for use in our 'Discovery Drawers' in the Wolfson Gallery at St Cecilia's Hall.