The Viola da Gamba

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Focusing on the viola da gamba, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to its construction, playing techniques, and historical significance in European music from the late fifteenth to the late eighteenth centuries. Bettina Hoffmann combines accessible explanations for non-specialists with in-depth archival research that will appeal to experts, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in this unique instrument and its role in musical history.