Violas are slightly larger than violins, and have a lower sound. Viola, stringed musical instrument, the tenor of the violin family It is built in proportions similar to those of the violin but has a body length of 37 to 43 cm (14.5 to 17 inches), about 5 cm (2 inches) longer than a violin. The viola is probably the oldest of today's main stringed orchestral instruments, predating the cello, violin and string bass However, it is easily the least familiar of the group. We are an organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting the viola and those who love it.
Review the basics of how to play the viola, including how to hold the viola, tune your viola, viola fingering, viola care, viola bowing, and how to read viola music. In this series you'll learn about violas, bows, strings, and many other related topics The idea behind this series is to give you a good synopsis of what you need to know about the viola, from what to look for in an instrument shop or how to choose a great rental program. The viola is a plucked string instrument belonging to the string family It is similar in size to the violin (slightly larger) but has a deeper tone Its history is long and fascinating, dating back to the middle ages.
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