Passamezzo Method Book 3 Treble viol 

Designed for beginners and non-string players, this innovative method is filled with irresistible tunes from the Renaissance and Baroque periods that engage and inspire the learner. Experience the joy of playing early music faster with this novel approach to learning the viola da gamba.

BOOK 3 – Getting to the Next Level

In Book 3 you will explore the following techniques and skills:

• frequent shifts between 1st and ½ positions
• playing in 2nd, 3rd and 4th positions
• playing scales to become fluent
• da Capo and Fine
• Baroque Trills 
• chordal playing
• tenue (holding down a L.H. fingering)
• extensions in the left hand
• reading tablature