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Purcell - Two in One Upon a Ground - Bass Viol & Keyboard


The haunting canonic melody is played by the viol and echoed by the keyboard over a descending "ground" bassline.  From Purcell's tragicomic semi-opera The Prophetess, or The History of Dilclesian (London, 1690). 

Most versions are for two like instruments in canon.  This is a true duo for viola da gamba and keyboard (harpsichord or organ).  
A minor, 3-page keyboard score, 2-page bass viol part
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Gaspar Sanz - Canarios - Bass Viol (Intermediate)


Originally composed for guitar, this lively 6/8-time Spanish piece was inspired by indigenous dance of the Canary Islands.  Gaspar Sanz (c.1640-1710) was a guitarist, composer, and priest who first published this in Instruccion de Musica (Livre 1), 1674.

Two clefs are provided:  Treble-8 and Alto.  For an upper-intermediate bass viol (viola da gamba) player, there are a few optional double stops and a bit of very fun left-hand plucking of open strings!
D major, 2-page bass viol part (2 clefs)
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J. S. Bach – "Arioso" – Bass Viol (Advanced)


Here, Bach hands us a lesson in Baroque ornamentation by embellishing his own melody (the well-known "Arioso" from BWV 156).  In his later work, BWV 1056, Bach created a highly decorated version of the same melody.  This arrangement for advanced bass viol (viola da gamba) combines the original and ornamented melodies accompanied by keyboard (organ, harpsichord, or possibly lute). 

For intermediate players, we also offer an edition of this beloved melody without the hard parts!  Click Here for the intermediate version.   
G major, 4-page score, 2-page bass viol part
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A Scotch Tune – Bass Viol (Intermediate)


This unaccompanied bass viol solo is the tune of the beloved traditional Scottish song Dear Peggie I must love thee.  Arrangement with easy double-stops, based on the version found in John Playford's Apollo's Banquet, 5th edition, published in London in 1687.  
G major, 1-page bass viol part
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J. S. Bach – "Arioso" – Bass Viol (Intermediate)


Bach never actually called this tune "Arioso" (see the preface of our edition).  This chestnut of baroque music has been arranged for virtually every other instrument.  Now, FINALLY, we have it for viola da gamba with keyboard (organ, harpsichord, or possibly lute). 
 
This version is the well-known Adagio from BWV 156.  For advanced players, we also offer an edition of the highly ornamented version from BWV 1056.  Click Here for the advanced version.
G major, 3-page score, 1-page bass viol part
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Schubert "Litenai" – Cello & Piano [Duo]


Unlike most modern arrangements for cello with piano, this version is a duo featuring both instruments. The melody of the middle verse is given to the piano while the cello accompanies. Players take turns accompanying one another during the last three measures of each of the three verses.  
F major, 4-page score, 2-page cello part
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