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. 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. 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. The viola section tends to be a little smaller than the violin section, but they play a very important role to the orchestra The viola fills the role of the alto voice that fits beautifully between the violin and the cello. 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
Its history is long and fascinating, dating back to the middle ages. The viola is a string instrument slightly larger than the violin, tuned a fifth lower Played with a bow, it produces a rich, deeper sound, commonly used in orchestras and chamber music for harmonies and solos. History the viola dates from around the same time as the violin, its smaller brother, in the early 16th century It has evolved over the centuries, becoming prominent in the 18th century Its role as a supporting instrument began to change, with composers beginning to write solo concertos for it.
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