New viola!! All of my previous ones were rentals, but this is the first one I own!2yr ⋅ NewtonIndie ⋅ r/Viola
Merry Christmas or whatever you celebrate! My wife got me a viola stand1yr ⋅ nefariousclockking ⋅ r/Viola
I'm gonna tryout for chamber orchestra at my high school and I'm only a freshman wish me luck guys and galls.2yr ⋅ Yeet_pee_pee ⋅ r/Viola
I’ve been experimenting with not using a shoulder rest, using a cloth, and now a gel pad. I’m having a whale of a time with this one. My playing is starting to sound really whale.2yr ⋅ kupochan ⋅ r/Viola
I gave up the viola 24 years ago in middle school, but I’ve decided to give myself a second chance by renting an instrument and taking lessons!2yr ⋅ nefariousclockking ⋅ r/Viola
Hi! Would a violist be happy reading this in alto clef or would the first couple of bars be easier in treble? Thanks!6mo ⋅ WalrusApprehensive96 ⋅ r/Viola
How do I play the tremolos in the second movement of New World Symphony without hurting myself?6mo ⋅ Info7245 ⋅ r/Viola
Just got my new viola ! I’ve been okay for a year and a half ish and my first viola was a cheap one off Amazon so it was time for an upgrade the one in the blue case is the new one2yr ⋅ Fedurmom ⋅ r/Viola
My wife's custom viola. Decided to show it off since everyone helped with my wolf tone.2yr ⋅ StoicAlarmist ⋅ r/Viola
My bow hair just broke and now it raises a question: Should I take it to the luthier or go ahead and buy a new one?1yr ⋅ Fxurself ⋅ r/Viola
According to NASA and scientists at the University of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, the most recent volcanic eruption ever discovered on Mars occurred roughly at the same time that the wood used in this viola was growing... 53,000 years ago 😳🤯1yr ⋅ hellwegandcloutier ⋅ r/Viola
What is this viola? I went to a symphony recently and one of the violists had an unusually shaped viola. The curve was sticking out but only on the bottom half. I am not a violist and have no clue why its shaped like that but I want to know more. Here is my realistic drawing as reference2yr ⋅ eop57 ⋅ r/Viola
Fortissimo piano? What does that mean? How do you play loud and soft at the same time?3yr ⋅ oswaler ⋅ r/Viola
Dvorak 8th symphony - does anyone have good comfortable fingerings for these?5mo ⋅ linglinguistics ⋅ r/Viola
My C string snapped apparently this never happens ever but now it did1mo ⋅ Some_cool_dude_69 ⋅ r/Viola
Anyone else do this? Pack up only to realize you left your bow on the stand.5yr ⋅ LJ_Ele118 ⋅ r/Viola
Partner gifted me a Larsen A string because the old one was breaking and I'm playing a concert in six days. The thickness on a cheap Pirastro Tonica (left) compared to a more expensive Larsen medium (right) still amazes me.2yr ⋅ F3lix-_ ⋅ r/Viola
it's me again with another harmonic woo! how would you play this on viola?1yr ⋅ Fabulous-Director373 ⋅ r/Viola
Had a significant life event several months ago and practicing stopped being a part of my life. I’m getting back into it now and until I can safely take lessons, these boys have got my back.4yr ⋅ LJ_Ele118 ⋅ r/Viola
What are the consequences if my strings are too long? I can only find them sold in long (16 and up) and extra long (?!) but my viola is exactly 16 and this clearly isn't right1yr ⋅ Epistaxis ⋅ r/Viola
I would love some help I’m a beginner and working on the bottom half of this duet and the third line is messing me up any tips1yr ⋅ Fedurmom ⋅ r/Viola
I’m working on a piece for solo and ensemble, and no matter how much i practice this part i can’t seem to get it. I was wondering if anyone had any tips? tempo is 1202yr ⋅ Avatimestwo ⋅ r/Viola
I did it. I rented a viola. My first experience with a string instrument. Those tuning pegs are so sensitive. I need to get a teacher soon I know but that shouldn't be too hard.5yr ⋅ Aronious42 ⋅ r/Viola
My first section of a piece that I ever wrote. I’m looking for positive, constructive criticism. I’m only a sixth grader4yr ⋅ Lawson_Alan134 ⋅ r/Viola
Any advice on how to play the change to the C string so I don't sound like a frog?2yr ⋅ musicnerd1204 ⋅ r/Viola
Walton Viola Concerto: any fingerings suggestions on the sixteenth note runs in the last two lines? Thank you all in advance violagangers2yr ⋅ flamingo4t ⋅ r/Viola
My mum’s Xmas present to me 😍 let me know your experiences with electric violas. I’m mostly excited to be able to play through headphones while being relatively quiet outside my headphones2yr ⋅ Fubsy41 ⋅ r/Viola
How do you play bar 52? Do you bow G3 and D4 at the same time? Pls help im do confused. This is from a piece called radetzky march if your curious2yr ⋅ ClimateEvening5338 ⋅ r/Viola
What's this A string? Also what do replace first for an old viola, string or bow hair?1yr ⋅ coffeeotter1353 ⋅ r/Viola
Halp! Joined a community orchestra after not playing for years and this piece is hard for rusty ole me! What position would y’all play the treble part in?4yr ⋅ cheeseyt ⋅ r/Viola
Does anyone have any experience using a mute like this one? What I’ve learned is metal is the most dampening, how does this compare? This just seems so interesting! Any input appreciated!1yr ⋅ UpsetBoysenberry1734 ⋅ r/Viola
At the sul G at the top, is the whole measure supposed to be sul G? When does sul G end?2yr ⋅ GrodanGnaskar2 ⋅ r/Viola
Accidentally scratched my viola while adjusting the chinrest. Should I be concerned (sound-quality wise)?2yr ⋅ vorpoler ⋅ r/Viola
Short vertical bars? Not sure what they mean. In no. 17 of 44 Duets by Bartok.3yr ⋅ Atmosphere_and_Music ⋅ r/Viola
I have an audition on Saturday and this excerpt is kicking my butt. What position do I start in?3yr ⋅ AcceptableParfait171 ⋅ r/Viola
I bought my daughter a pre-owned Viola and it’s smaller than my full size violin... Google was inconclusive for my uneducated self. Is this a Viola? (On right) or do I now have 2 Violins?2yr ⋅ TuffEnoughMom ⋅ r/Viola
This string of notes is driving me nuts. I cannot find a good fingering for it.4yr ⋅ yettergamesl ⋅ r/Viola
Is this a good string set to get? I've heard great things about the Larsen high strings and the Pirazzi Golds in general, but I've had great results with my Dominant C and G, notes or recommendations?5mo ⋅ peter_bi-per300 ⋅ r/Viola
