Viola - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The viola is a bowed string instrument. It is the middle voice of the violin family, between the violin and the cello. The casual observer may mistake the viola for the violin because of their simil...
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History of the viola instrument, the least known instrument in the string family. Here are some facts about what it is, where it came from, and what it adds to the orchestra. ... The viola is an instrument in the violin family. It is slightly larger than the violin with a deeper, mellower tone. It’s tuned a fifth...
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Here are techniques for playing the viola, an instrument that is often forgotten. Tips include vibrato and position exercises, as well as ways to develop a full, rich tone. ... You are here: Essortment Home >> Arts & Entertainment >> Music:Instruments >> Viola: techniques for playing the instrument ;
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What's the difference between a violin and a viola? There is no difference. The violin just looks smaller because the violinist's head is so much bigger. ... Why do violinists put a cloth between their chin and their instrument? Violins don't have spit valves.
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The four major instruments in the string family, the violin, the viola, ... The body of the instrument is hollow, thus becoming a resonating box for the sound. Four strings (sometimes five on the double-bass) made of animal gut, nylon, or steel are wrapped around pegs at one end of the instrument and attached to a tailpiece...
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The viola was the 'alto-tenor' violin in the new violin family, but did not receive that name 'viola' until later. The reason for this was that the term 'viola' referred to any stringed instrument, plucked or bowed.
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Britannica online encyclopedia article on viola (musical instrument), 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 centimetres (14.5 to 17 inches), about 5 cm (2 inches) longer than a violin. ... The viola da braccio,
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Directory of Instrument sites : Viola ... 1-2 of 2 Instrument sites Viola sites ... Home of the Viola Societies and the Viola Mailing Lists. Resources, articles and more.
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Viola Instruments presented by The Musical Instrument History Store is a great resource center for all things dealing with 12 String Acoustic Guitars. ... Viola Instrument Fast Facts...
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