Tag: viola

Tips for Practicing & Playing with an Injury

Tips for Practicing & Playing with an Injury

Although the subject is often avoided, most musicians have dealt with a playing-related injury at some point in their career. For some, the injury is temporary and simply needs to be worked through, while for others it can mean the end of their career. Like it or not, prevention and treatment of playing-related injuries is […]

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Viola: Renting vs. Purchasing for Beginners

Viola: Renting vs. Purchasing for Beginners

If you’re the proud parent of a child who is excited about learning to play the viola, you likely have a couple things on your mind. First, you need to secure a high-quality viola for your child to learn on. Next, you need to decide whether renting or purchasing that viola makes sense for you […]

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Helpful Information for Beginner Viola Players

Helpful Information for Beginner Viola Players

Learning how to play the viola can be a fun and exciting adventure, but getting started can be difficult for some violists- especially those who are very young or have never played an instrument before. Whether you’re a beginner violist or simply feel like one after months of no practice, there are a few important […]

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An Introduction to Orchestral Strings

An Introduction to Orchestral Strings

If you asked any orchestra director which family of instruments offer the greatest range of expression, intensity, and nuance they’d probably say the orchestral string family. The orchestral string family is composed of instruments that are played by sliding a bow across the strings. Due to their range of tones, the violin and the cello […]

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Cases, Mutes, and Other Essential Viola Accessories

Cases, Mutes, and Other Essential Viola Accessories

If your child is interested in playing the viola, there are some important accessories you should purchase before you even think about signing them up for lessons. Not only can these accessories make their playing better and their practicing easier, but they will help make their overall experience more enjoyable. Provided your child doesn’t lose […]

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String Instrument Care: A Guide

String Instrument Care: A Guide

Whether you’re a student musician picking up your instrument for the first time or an accomplished artist who has been fine-tuning your talent for years, proper instrument care should always be on your mind. Ask yourself this: “What kind of musician would I be if my instrument wasn’t in perfect playing condition?” The answer is […]

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What Are the Differences Between the Viola and Violin?

What are the Differences Between a Violin and a Viola?

While the two words may sound quite similar, there are quite a few differences in the sound, design, and construction of the violin and viola. While they’re both orchestral stringed instruments that originated in Italy and are played with a bow, there are quite a few differences in size, sound, and playing technique between the […]

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Sizing Your String Instrument

Sizing Your String Instrument

For no other class of instrument is correct sizing more important than it is for orchestral strings. When a young player picks up a violin, viola, cello or bass for the first time, it’s critical for the instrument’s size to match the player so that learning proper positioning and playing technique will be possible. And […]

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Viola Buyer's Guide

Viola Buyer’s Guide

Buying a new instrument can be stressful, particularly if you’ve chosen to purchase your child’s viola online. Since the viola is a relatively complex instrument, many experts advise parents to speak with their child’s orchestra teacher for tips on choosing a viola that’s well-made, has a good tone, and is worth spending money on. As […]

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