Violas

Released on: December 2, 2007, 4:57 am

Press Release Author: Todd French

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: Audiences across the world enjoy various concerts through the
year, each one different and unique. Most of them are either solo performances or in
groups of about 4-6 members.


Press Release Body: \"Audiences across the world enjoy various concerts through the
year, each one different and unique. Most of them are either solo performances or in
groups of about 4-6 members. In case of groups, you will see a drummer, guitarist,
vocalist and one who melts out beautiful tunes on the viola. Yes, you read it right;
it is the viola and not violin. This is also a stringed instrument which is bowed
very much like the violin. A person unfamiliar with this instrument might mistake it
for the violin at first glance going by its size and near similar pitch range, but
will realize it is very different upon close inspection. The timbre is much more
full bodied and is used to play soft harmonies in concerts. Unfortunately there are
not many violists as there are violinists. At times referred to as the big fiddle,
the violas parallel the alto voice in a choir group.

Violas are also placed with a bow where the instrument is placed on the shoulder,
which gets people more confused. If a child is playing the instrument, the size of
the viola would be around 12 inches and for adults it could go anywhere from 13 to
16.5 inches depending on their comfort level and their years of experience. Off
late, with people facing problems in holding and playing the viola, there are some
being made using lighter material and are much shorter. Some are manufactured with a
shoulder cut while others come with an additional bout for comfort. Because of its
large body, it needs higher amounts of physical stamina to hold and play this string
instrument. For a person interested in playing the viola, they need to understand
that since it is fitted with thicker strings, they will have to apply extra pressure
to get music to come out perfectly.

There are different kinds of violas, based on a person's level of experience and
while making a selection, this factor should be kept in mind else the viola player
will find it difficult strumming it. But the beauty of this instrument is that all
are hand made and each one is exquisite to look at and play. Among the most famous
violas are the ones that Mozart used in his musical notes. He wrote quintets that
used two violas in the orchestra and had as important role as a violin.

If you are looking at purchasing a viola, unlike earlier when you had to make a trip
to their nearby store to take a look at all the instruments, today you can do the
same online. The purchase or rentals come with the assurance that they can return
the product if unhappy with it. Simply approach one of the leading websites, such as
stringworks. So, if you are just getting curious about the violas and are not very
keen on purchasing, but would like to try your hand at it, no better way but to rent
a viola and watch your hands create music.\"


Todd French is the author of this article on Violas . He is President of String
Works and ISIS. Please Visit String
Works
for more information.


Web Site: http://www.stringworks.com/contact.htm

Contact Details: string works
5733 W. Packard St, Appleton WI 54913,USA

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