It's good to be making one of these little violas again. They work really well either as a stepping stone to a larger viola for a young musician, or as a forever instrument for a violinist who would like total ease of swapping between instruments, as the size feels just the same as a full size violin. This one is a commission from a professional violinist and who has it in mind for both herself and her daughter. I've looked out some high quality wood for the viola. For these instruments, … [Read more...]
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Violas: sizes and proportions
Talk given at Viola Day for Teachers at Chetham's School of Music, Manchester in January 2004. It … Read More...