Best 100 viola da gamba releases

The viola da gamba is a stringed instrument from the Renaissance and Baroque periods of music. Its name literally means "leg viol," indicating that it is played upright between the player's legs. The viola da gamba has six strings and frets, and is held in a similar way to a cello.

Viola da gamba music refers to the music composed for and played on this instrument. It was a popular instrument in the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and was used extensively in chamber music, solo repertoire, and as an accompaniment to vocal music. Some famous composers who wrote for the viola da gamba include Marin Marais, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Tobias Hume. Today, the viola da gamba is still played by musicians who specialize in early music performance.