The hot heartbeat of Dumasi

In France in the 1680s, the publication of literature and scores for the viola da gamba flourished. One of the first to be published in 1685 was Dumasie's "Suite de viols," a collection of classical dances accompanied by a detailed introduction describing the technique and ornamentation.
This is a suite of classical dances accompanied by a preface detailing technique and ornamentation, and is the culmination of Dumasi's pursuit of the viola da gamba as a solo instrument on a par with the harpsichord and lute.
It is a work that aroused intense debate among the viola da gamba players of the time as to what the position of melody and harmony should be in a piece of music, and what is the appropriate orchestration and technique.