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| Viola, any one play it |
| sarah-flute |
 Oct 10 2005, 04:31 PM
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plus, only two clefs!
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| Rainbow |
Oct 10 2005, 04:50 PM
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Yup, I can't stand tenor clef!
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| cello player |
Oct 10 2005, 07:35 PM
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Went to a string orchestra day on Saturday (it was very good-Vaughan Williams
Tallis) and worked with three teenage viola players.I am middle aged myself! I would be interested to know whether violas are heavy to hold under the chin-or is that just when you don't quite follow the technique. I notice that the sound seems to be nearer to the cello than that of the violin. It is a shame that not more solo music is written for the viola. I did notice in the street however during the summer a young player playing a transcriotion (think that is the word) of two pieces from the Bach cello suites. Very nice too. |
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| elliewelly |
Oct 10 2005, 08:04 PM
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It's not heavy if you get the right one for your size and strength. I wanted a bigger one than I could handle, but was rightly advised against it (I'm only 5'2"). I think mine is 15 3/4". The one thing which I did find uncomfortable is that playing for a long time made my left arm ache, but that's more to do with the rather unnatural hand position you use to play it than the weight, which of course is taken by the chin and shoulder.
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| contick87546 |
Oct 10 2005, 08:11 PM
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its not fair 3 clefs and back ache for us cellists
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| sarah-flute |
Oct 10 2005, 08:22 PM
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Yes, but you get to play one of the most beautiful instruments ever, so... :)
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| Rainbow |
Oct 10 2005, 08:24 PM
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take it or leave it..... preferably take it!
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| Storini |
Oct 10 2005, 08:45 PM
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QUOTE(contick87546 @ Oct 10 2005, 08:11 PM) its not fair 3 clefs and back ache for us cellists  And one should say that for cello music there are two defined interpretations for notes in the treble clef, i.e. old-style notated 8ve higher than pitch, and modern at pitch. This makes four different clef reading requirements. :o |
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| viola60 |
Jan 27 2007, 02:09 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 19-September 06 Member No.: 7720 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) yes i play the viola ive been playin for nearly 2 years yay. keep playin the viola we need more violists !!
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| _rai_ |
Jan 27 2007, 04:01 PM
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I play the double bass as my 3rd instrument, and attempting grade 7 this year. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
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