It's a viola. |
So you chose the viola ... now what?
Obtaining an instrument.
You have THREE options: 1) You can rent a school instrument for a donation of $50 for maintenance and repair or 2) You can rent an instrument from a third party or 3) You can purchase an instrument. (Please seek a recommendation from Ms. B before purchasing.) |
What supplies do you need?
* Full set of strings * Rosin * Shoulder Rest * Mute * Cleaning cloth * Music Stand * Metronome/Metronome App. |
ViolA Happenings
Disclaimer: These videos have been borrowed from the 'Violin Happenings' page. Because the Violin and the Viola are held the same way, most bowing techniques and exercises are the same. Sorry, Violists.
VIOLA LESSON 1
Holding the Violin
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VIOLA LESSON 2
Rosin and Cleaning
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VIOLA LESSON 3
Tuning Techniques
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VIOLA LESSON 5
Slurs
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VIOLA LESSON 5
Finger Positioning
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VIOLA LESSON 6
Point of Contact
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VIOLA LESSON 7
Pizzicato
VIOLA LESSON 10
Place the Bow for Open Strings
VIOLA LESSON 13
Left Arm Position
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VIOLA LESSON 8
Anatomy of Bow and Instrument
VIOLA LESSON 11
Bow Arm Movement & Direction
VIOLA LESSON 14
Shifting
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VIOLA LESSON 9
Bow Hold
VIOLA LESSON 12
Left Hand Position
VIOLA LESSON 15
Slurs
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advanced ViolA
bowing techniques
BOWING TECHNIQUE 1
Sul Tasto
BOWING TECHNIQUE 4
Spiccato
BOWING TECHNIQUE 7
Sautille
BOWING TECHNIQUE 10
Martele
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BOWING TECHNIQUE 2
Portato
BOWING TECHNIQUE 5
Detaché
BOWING TECHNIQUE 8
Ricochet
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BOWING TECHNIQUE 3
Ponticello
BOWING TECHNIQUE 6
Detaché
BOWING TECHNIQUE 9
Barriolage
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