All the pieces in this collection are from the 15th, \n16th and early 17th centuries, the heyday of this instrument.\n They range from three to six parts and include popular\n dances and songs of the period as well as canzonas and \nsonatas. The music has been carefully laid out for easy reading \nand there are full notes and attributions to support the selection.\nThe pieces are also suitable for other instrumental combinations, \nsuch as recorders and mixed consort.