The viola da gamba is a beautiful and complex instrument that has been a favorite of musicians for centuries. In this comprehensive guide, Nathalie Dolmetsch explores the history of the viola da gamba, its unique playing technique, and its vast musical resources. With detailed diagrams and photographs, as well as a wealth of musical examples, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in this fascinating instrument. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the “public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.