Original Viol Music by Michael Kimbell, transcriptions and arrangements
Original compositions and arrangements by Michael Kimbell, also transcriptions by Edith and Michael Kimbell, arranged by number of instruments. Please click on a piece’s PDF button to download the PDF free of charge. Most pieces for 3 or more players include parts.
All tenor parts are in alto clef and most are readily playable on bass. (Note: one of the pieces below is for cello, not viola da gamba.)
Please contact us if you would like us to make you a transposed version, e.g. for treble viols.
Jean de Castro: Complete Two-part Songs
Transcribed for Tenor and Bass Viols
All 55 sonnets and chansons a2, newly transcribed from the 1610 edition,
edited and typeset by Michael and Edith Kimbell.
Published 2024 by Saraband Music, Australia
Books 1 and 2 (SM213 and SM214).
Order direct from patrice@saraband.com.au
Appenzeller Kuhreien a2 (TT)
Anonymous rustic-sounding early 16th-century fantasia, based on Alpine horn calls ushering cows to summer pasture.
Fantasia a2 on “Een Vrolic Wesen” by Michael Kimbell
Based on an anonymous 15th-century chanson melody. PDF contains three versions for TrT, TB and BB.
Lacrimae a2 (TB)
Players take turns playing John Dowland’s famous melody and contrapuntal accompaniments by Michael Kimbell.
O Wie Ist Es Kalt Geworden a2 (TB)
19th-century popular song by Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben, arranged by Michael Kimbell.
Pavan of the Twa Corbies a2 (TB) by Michael Kimbell
Players take turns with a melody based on “The Three Ravens”
Woodycock a2 (TB)
Players take turns playing 17th-century divisions and accompaniments by Michael Kimbell. PDF includes parts.
Poème for Cello and Piano by Michael Kimbell
A 12-minute piece in late romantic style for advanced players. PDF includes score and cello part.
Absage (Cancellation) a3 (TTB)
Fantasia by Michael Kimbell, written in response to a challenge by the Viola da Gamba Gesellschaft; combines A-Bb-Eb-A-G-E theme with melody from “Jesu meine Freude.”
Snowfield Fantasia a3 (TBB)
"Crossing a Snowfield in Spring", fantasia by Michael Kimbell, inspired by a hiking adventure.
Greensleeves Divisions a3 or a4 (TBB or TrTTB)
Anonymous lute divisions, distributed amongst the 3 or 4 viols, with contrapuntal counter-divisions. Treble part is optional.
Adam and Eve a6 (TrTB+TrTB) by Michael Kimbell
Based on "Durch Adams Fall" (anon.) and "Susanne un jour" (Lassus)
Chaconne a4 (TrTBB) & Chaconne a6 (TrTrTTBB) by Michael Kimbell
On a theme from Purcell’s “When I am laid in earth”
in memory of Ilse Guenther
For viola da gamba quartet (TrTBB) or sextet (TrTrTTBB)
or chamber orchestra/ensemble (woodwind quintet + string quintet, based on a4 version)
Note: Please do not print double-sided
Note: Please do not print double-sided
Can be printed double-sided
Come, Sleep a5 (TrTrTBB) by Michael Kimbell
For viols and/or chorus. Poem by Sir Philip Sidney (1554–1586).
Fantasia a5 on “Coment Peult Avoir Joye” (TrTTBB) by Michael Kimbell
Based on an anonymous 15th-century melody. This short piece begins a2 and adds vagans voices one at a time.
Miserere Mei a5 (TrTTTB) by Josquin des Pres
15-minute motet in 3 sections. For viols alone or to accompany a choir. Tenor 1 is in long notes and can be played by beginners.
Ave Regina Caelorum a6 (TrTB+TrTB)
3-voice antiphon by Guillame Dufay with 3 additional voices by Michael Kimbell.
Adam and Eve a6 (TrTB+TrTB) by Michael Kimbell
Based on "Durch Adams Fall" (anon.) and "Susanne un jour" (Lassus)
