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In which way is the sound of the violen different from the sound of the viola?
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∙ 13y ago
Good question--it's hard to tell!!
For one, they have different strings. A viola goes down to a C3 with it's highest open string being an A4. A violin's lowest string is a G3 with the highest open string being E5. The vast majority of the time, the higher part will be a violin, especially at what I call the "squeaky parts".
Tone wise, a viola has a much deeper, darker and slightly fuzzier sound, while a violin has a brighter, more focused sound. This is a result of the violin having a smaller 'body' than the viola. As a brass player, I can't say anything about whether they're made of different materials or if there's any other differences that alter their tones.
It's essentially like learning to tell the difference between trombones and french horns: it sounds obvious sometimes, but not always. After hearing them a lot, you learn to notice the super subtle differences between the two. You might still make mistakes, and that's okay, especially when a Trombone is trying to sound mellow or a horn is trying to sound bright.
This skill develops over time as you listen to orchestral music, or--depending on your skill set--play with one (as I have).
Hope this helps!!
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agoAlthough the violin and viola have three strings tuned the same, the tone quality or sound color is markedly different.
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