Violas are slightly larger than violins, and have a lower sound. Check out amazing violaonepiecenude artwork on deviantart Viola, stringed musical instrument, the tenor of the violin family
The viola history: from the 18th century. Cinderella no more
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
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. 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. Read about the history of the viola Its origin, its famous makers, players, composers who loved it, played it & wrote for it
Did the viola come before the violin?
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. Nobody knows for sure where and when the first viola was created
However, it is known for a fact that the instrument was in use in northern italy around the same time as its cousin, the violin (i.e The first half of the 16th century). This deviation has been labeled as containing themes not suitable for all deviants. Want to discover art related to violaonepiecenude
