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Yes, the violin has a higher pitch than a viola. Even though the violin and viola are similar in size, the violin has an E string while the viola has a C string. (I should know as I used to play the violin but switched to stand up bass)
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Which is better viola or violin?
It depends. The violin is higher pitched than the viola. The violin is a more common instrument, so more music is written for it.Opinion:The viola is a far superior instrument to the violin. The violin is often a screechy instrument and most players are amateurs. The viola is the expert players instrument. It is larger and has a warmer, deeper tone so is a much nicer sounding instrument. A violin is essentially a college dropout while the viola went to a university and received a PHD.
What is the difference between viola and violin?
It's not just the size (most violas are between 15 and 17 inches long). A viola player is going to read in Alto Clef and a Violinist reads in Treble Clef; viola is also occasionally written in treble clef, in the higher registers (violins never use alto clef). Also a violin and viola have different strings. They both have an A, D, and G string but the viola has a lower C string and the violin has a high E string. The sound of the strings will also sound deeper since the viola is bigger and has a lower register than the violin. The viola bow is slightly shorter and heavier than a full-sized violin bow and a bit sturdier. Playing the instruments is quite different as it takes a good deal more bow pressure and a more dramatic (or aggressive) technique for the viola, in order to get enough sound. Many violists begin as violinists. It is difficult for children to handle a viola and most students cannot manage a full-sized viola until their teen years. And finally, the bigger the viola the more resonance; this is an eternal struggle. How large can the instrument get and still be playable?
What is the difference between a violin and viola?
A viola is bigger than a violin and has a lower pitch. A viola's sound also tends to carry more because it has a fuller sound if played right.Like the violin, they come in 4 standard sizes: 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and full size.A violin has a high E string but a viola doesn't. Instead, a viola has a low C string as its lowest string, instead of the G string which is lowest on a violin.It is not just the size (most violas are between 15 and 17 inches long): a viola player is going to read music mainly in the Alto Clef whilst a violinist reads music in the Treble Clef. (But both occasionally read the other clef.)More detailsA violin and a viola have differently tuned strings. They both have A, D, and G strings but the viola has a low C string and the violin has a high E string. The sound of the strings will also sound deeper since the viola is bigger and has a overall lower register of possible notes than the violin.The viola bow is slightly larger than a full-sized violin bow and a bit sturdier. Playing the instruments is quite different as it takes a good deal more bow pressure and a more dramatic (or aggressive) technique for the viola, in order to get a good strong sound.Many viola-ists begin as violinists. It is difficult for children to handle a viola and most students cannot manage a full-sized viola until their teen years. And finally, the bigger the viola, the more resonance; this is an eternal struggle. (How large can the instrument get and still be playable?)The main tuning of the strings of a viola can be described as one octave higher than the 'cello and one octave lower than the violin.1) A viola is slightly larger.2) A viola doesn't have the highest violin string (the E string) but instead has a string 5 notes lower than the violin can reach (the C string).3) Viola music is generally written in the tenor clef, whereas violin music is written in treble clef.
How are the viola and the violin similar?
They both are from the violin and the string family. The violin and viola also share 3 of the same strings: G string, D string, and A string. They generally look the same, except the viola is usually bigger than the violin (depending on the size of the viola).
How many viola players switch to the violin?
Generally, the switch happens in the opposite direction. Most schools begin teaching students violin in elementary school, and don't switch students to viola until later. "Harder" orchestra music calls for viola more often than other music, and in "easier" music 3rd violinists can cover the viola part. As a result, the only reasons a person would usually have for switching from viola to violin are a lack of teacher, lack of access to the instrument, or a return to violin after trying viola.
A violin is b flat instrument what is a viola?
Violins are NOT b-flat instruments. A violin is a C instrument (like a flute or piano). A viola is also a C instrument. The viola is larger and can play a fifth lower than the violin. Violin strings highest to lowest: e, A, D, G. Viola strings highest to lowest: A, D, G, C. Same A, D, and G pitched strings.
Does the viola have a lower sound then the violin?
No, a viola is not smaller than a violin. The smaller the instrument, the higher the noise. Same with the comparison with the flute and the trombone. The viola is marginally larger.
How did the Viola become the Viola?
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 similarity in size, closeness in pitch range (the viola is a perfect fifth below the violin), and identical playing position. However, the viola's timbre sets it apart: its rich, dark-toned sonority is more full-bodied than the violin's. The viola's mellow voice is frequently used for playing inner harmonies, and it does not enjoy the wide solo repertoire or fame of the violin. The name of the instrument is properly pronounced /v??o?l?/ ("vee-oh-la")[1] but often incorrectly pronounced "vye-oh-la" as the woman's name and plant "Violet" is spoken. * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viola
What instruments doesn't Justin Bieber play?
violin, viola, trumbone, saxophone and many more
What instrument family does the viola belong to?
The viola comes from the "violin family" although the viola came first. Some people state this as the "viola family." To be more general, you could categorize this as the string family if you include guitars pianos etc.
Does Viola and piano play the same melody?
They can, except for the few notes of the viola that are outside the low end of the violins range, and the few notes of the violin that are outside the high end of the violas range. Mostly, the violin and viola have a different tone quality. The violas tone is darker and warmer than the violins.
Why is the violin more famous than the viola?
The violin is lighter, can create higher pitched notes, and is cheaper. I prefer Viola's myself, but maybe I'm just prejudiced. And it is the instrument that allows more technically challenging peaces, which gives a composer a bigger scope of compositional techniques to apply
