As a significant string player Jean-Louis Charbonnier had extensive knowledge of the musical family and was significantly instrumental in the revival of the Viola de Gamba. He compiled numerous prolific books for the instrument Play and Learn the Viola de Gamba being no exception. The Viola de Gamba characteristically has straight back and six or seven strings. However Charbonnier's Play and Learn the Viola de Gamba provides excellent and clear instruction to progression on the instrument. The book addresses general principles of the Viola de Gamba including a diagram of the instrument how to hold theinstrument tuning changing the frets how to hold the bow bowing technique and advice concerning works and editions. For all aspiring players of the Viola de Gamba Charbonnier's Play and Learn the Viola de Gamba provides excellent insight and instruction for beginners.

Complete and Progressive Method for the Viol by Paolo Biordi and Vittorio Ghielmi - Volume 1.   Contents:   1. Open strings   2. Left hand first position   3. Bowing and barring   4. Slurring and bowing   5. String crossings   6. Slurring across two strings   7. Extension of the first finger   8. Half position   9. Horizontal fingering   10. Changing positions (first and half positions)   11. Advanced position   12.Review   13. More on string crossings   14. Exercises for the left hand and bowing strokes   15. Alto clef   16. Double stops   17. Review   18. Staccato and dotted notes   19. Exercises and bowing strokes   20. Fourth position   Appendix:   Scales and arpeggios   Progressions in each tonality