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The Gamba |
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The Viola da Gamba Society of America |
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The Viola da Gamba Society of Great Britain |
Gamba
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Other Names: Viol de gamba | ||||||
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Type: String | ||||||
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Origin: 15th century Spain | ||||||
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In Redwall: N/A | ||||||
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Appearance: The gamba is actually a family of instruments ranging from the smallest instrument, the treble viol, to the largest, the bass. The viol has six strings and is tuned in the interval of fourths with a third in the middle. It has a long tail, fretted finger board, a flat back, sloping shoulders, and deep sides with reinforcing crossbars inside. A carved head often adorns the top of the instrument. | ||||||
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Use: Every viol is played while the player is seated, and the instrument is held atop or between the knees. The viol bow is held in an underhanded position with the finger controlling the tension of the strings. It was common in court, often as accompaniment for a single voice. | ||||||
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Listen to the Gamba | ||||||
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