The document lists 17th century English composers and the songs they wrote, to be played on the lute. It includes works by F. Cutting, A. Ferrabosco, R. Johnson, anonymous works, A. Holborne, and J. Dowland, including his songs "Fancy", "Fortune", "The shoemaker’s wife", and "Lachrimae Antiquae". Sandro Volta is listed as the lute player who will perform the works.