This instrument is very similar to the violin. The most obvious difference is in the way the bow is held. Instead of holding it with the palm facing downward, it is held with the palm facing upward. One result is that "up-bows" tend to carry more emphasis, rather than "down-bows".
Music written for the da gamba family of instruments often involves two melodies designed to harmonize with each other, rather than the more common melody and harmony.
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