This diverse songbook brings the music of the Middle Ages back to life. Song lyrics, sheet music, and tablatures for guitar invite you to play and sing along in the tavern, at the market, or by the campfire. The book features both well-known medieval hits and lesser-known songs. The range includes the earliest known minnesongs, day songs, medieval hits, minstrel songs, and even raucous drinking songs, as well as modern creations inspired by medieval traditions. It contains 42 songs with music, tablature, and interesting background information. There are 7 minnesingers, each with their own chapter. Middle High German verses are accompanied by High German translations. A bibliography is included. Easy to use with an index in the book flaps: organized by song beginnings and in alphabetical order of titles. Detailed illustrations.