The unique appearance of the viola de gamba (or “viola of the leg” in Italian) attained the peak of its popularity in Europe between the 16th and 18th centuries. This specific instrument was created in Hamburg by the maker Hans Christoph Fleischer, who crafted it in the English style, with a bent, three-stave top. One of the most striking features of this viola de gamba is its polychromed head, which was carved in the likeness of a woman. In this video, Gerald Trimble demonstrates melodic tunes
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