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. A viola is a stringed instrument that has a larger size and lower sound than a violin
While it may take some time to master the viola, you can pick one up and learn to play the basics easily. 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. We are an organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting the viola and those who love it. 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.
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