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. 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. 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. 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.
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 stringed instrument of the violin family, known for its rich, deep sound, which is lower than that of the violin but higher than the cello Over the course of history, the viola evolved from primitive string instruments and became a key instrument in orchestras and chamber music.
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