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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?
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∙ 11y agoThe viola is a little larger than a violin and has a distinctive, warmer tone.
The tuning of the strings is different.
Music is written in treble clef for violin, in C clef for viola.
The viola has a lower range than the violin.
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∙ 12y agoThe viola is bigger and lower than the violin, but not by much
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∙ 7y agoThe viola - is a larger version of the violin - and is in a lower key.
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The viola is worthless.
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Is there a difference between a violin shoulder rest and a Viola shoulder rest?
Yes, the viola ones are bigger since the viola is bigger.
Can someone restring a violin to be a viola?
Well, no because it'll only end up being a violin... and the only difference between a viola and a violin is it's strings and the size of it for the note pitch.... Well the thing is that for people that aren't commfortable with the violin finger board, they usually have a viola, but there is violin strings. Which means that you are playing the violin all thought the body and shape is the viola. So you can use violin strings on a viola.
Which is smaller a violin or viola?
Viola is bigger by 2 to 3 inches. The size of a viola varies(unlike the violin) but it is always bigger then a violin.
What is a viola's genus?
The "Viola Family" is the history of the viola and violin ,alias, the "violin family."
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).
What is the main difference between the violin and viola?
A viola has the (left to right) C,G,D,A strings and the violin has G,D,A,E strings
What is the main difference between a violin and viola?
A viola has the (left to right) C,G,D,A strings and the violin has G,D,A,E strings
Is there a difference between a violin shoulder rest and a Viola shoulder rest?
Yes, the viola ones are bigger since the viola is bigger.
How is the cello different from the violin and the viola?
You hold a cello between your knees, whereas you hold a viola/violin between your chin and shoulder.
Can someone restring a violin to be a viola?
Well, no because it'll only end up being a violin... and the only difference between a viola and a violin is it's strings and the size of it for the note pitch.... Well the thing is that for people that aren't commfortable with the violin finger board, they usually have a viola, but there is violin strings. Which means that you are playing the violin all thought the body and shape is the viola. So you can use violin strings on a viola.
Which is smaller a violin or viola?
Viola is bigger by 2 to 3 inches. The size of a viola varies(unlike the violin) but it is always bigger then a violin.
What is a viola's genus?
The "Viola Family" is the history of the viola and violin ,alias, the "violin family."
Where ia a viola held?
The viola is held in between your chin and left shoulder. Same as a violin :)
What are the differences between playing a violin and viola?
First of all a violin is smaller than a viola making it higher pitched. The viola isn't very low compared to the violin, it's just about 5 (I'm guessing) notes deeper.
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).
Can someone restrain the violin to be a viola?
The violin will not by itself try to become a viola, so it doesn't have to be restrained. Should you want to restring it, you would have to use viola strings en set them at the right pitch. But since a viola is larger than a violin, you'll never get the exactly right viola sound in the ears of connaisseurs. Lesser people will hardly hear the difference.
Musical instruments beginning with the letter v?
violin, viola
