WebThe viol or viola da gamba is any one of a family of bowed, fretted and stringed musical instruments that first appeared in Spain in the mid to late 15th century and was most popular in the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Early ancestors include the Arabic rebab and the medieval European vielle, but later, more-direct possible ancestors include the … WebThis bass viola da gamba was made by Barak Norman in London, in 1718. It is made of a Table of spruce, back of maple in two pieces cut on 45o with irregular medium-fine horizontal figure; ribs (lined with linen) of similar maple with elaborate purfling, original plain maple neck (and fingerboard), with ornamental carved pegbox and carved male head, and …
About the Viol - Invention Viola da Gamba Society of America
WebThis bowed vihuela is thought to have made its way from Spain to Italy where it thrived and developed, branching into various sizes, collectively known as the viola da gamba family, which spread from there into Northern Europe. The gamba played an important role in European music of the Renaissance and Baroque eras. WebThe Belgian viola da gamba player, Philippe Pierlot, started by studying guitar and lute. Later he decided to concentrate entirely on the viola da gamba. Philippe Pierlot directs the Ricercar Consort ensemble with whom he interprets mostly works of the 17th century, revealing unknown compositions to the public. totallycoolpix
About the Viol - Sound Viola da Gamba Society of America
WebWhat does a viol look like on the inside? The best way to answer this is to listen for yourself. Here are just a few examples of different kinds of viol music. Solo viol with accompaniment. Viol consort. Viol duet. Renaissance viols with voices. WebThe viol was a popular instrument from the 15thto the 18th century. Small viols are held on the lap, and the larger ones are held between the knees, which gave them the name of "viol da gamba", meaning a leg viol.[1] The bow is held with the palm of the hand facing upwards: the other way round from today's bowhold for violins, violasor cellos. WebThe viola da gamba was played at the legs, had high ribs, five to seven strings across a flatter bridge and a flat back. Essentially, the term ‘viola’ was used for all such … postoffice\u0027s 5b