The melody instruments were usually two violins, but not always. [[Handel]]’s opus 1 contains trio sonatas for various instruments including the [[flute]] and [[recorder]] - and there are many instances of wind and even keyboard supplying the melody. | The melody instruments were usually two violins, but not always. [[Handel]]’s opus 1 contains trio sonatas for various instruments including the [[flute]] and [[recorder]] - and there are many instances of wind and even keyboard supplying the melody. |