We have another copy of this one played in a church - the resonance makes a real difference! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-chlBGT2eI0c.html
You two are fantastic!! I've watched a ton of your videos and I love it! I'm interested in becoming a viol player myself but I've no idea where to start! Any suggestions for an aspiring viol-ist (as opposed to violist)?
masael255 Awwh thank you! Finding some local viol players and a teacher might be a good start - most countries have a viola da Gamba society and there's lots of Facebook groups. Playing with other people is one of the best things about viol playing! Where are you based? We both learnt from the Rondo Publishing 'viol player' books.
I'm based out of Sacramento California. Unfortunately, I don't think my city has the biggest scene for viol playing but I'll try to find a local society in my endeavors! As far as purchasing a starter instrument, do you know of any online vendors that you can recommend? I've checked some of my more obscure local music shops (even one that specializes in a lot of renaissance and baroque instruments) and none of them have or can order a viol.
Awesome! You never know, there might be some around, especially if there's a conservatoire/music college around! Before making the plunge and buying a viol, might be worth hiring one first. The VdGSA might offer that if it's anything like the British one, or some early music shops. My treble's actually made by an American (Charlie Ogle) but one of the cheaper Beijing Workshop ones. Don't know any international online vendors (we use Early Music Shop in the UK), but perhaps reach out to someone like John Dornenburg in Sacremento (the first name that popped up on Google) - viol players are generally friendly. Good luck!
I'll definitely reach out to him! I didn't realizing hiring one was an option. Thanks so much for all of your input into this. I'm definitely a huge fan of both of your music and I am definitely subscribed to check out more. :)
