What Is Your Favourite Part About Being A Violinist?
The viola, with its deep, resonant voice and rich history, has a unique ability to touch both the performer and the listener. From the subtlety of inner harmonies to the warmth of its tone, being a violist is a journey filled with both challenge and reward. Let’s dive into the magic of the viola together and explore what makes it such a cherished instrument.
What aspects of being a violist do you find most fulfilling, challenging, or inspiring? Share your favorite moments and let’s celebrate the beauty of our beloved viola. 🎻✨
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I love the resonance and the tactile feedback that I get through playing viola. I also enjoy being the ‘glue’ in orchestra…. Getting a share of many parts eg clarinet, trombone etc. Since moving to viola from violin, I have discovered many amazing composers I knew knew before.
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Dear Sonia! I absolutely agree with you.. I think the viola parts within a collective, whether that is an orchestra, or string quartet, has such a versatile role, from supporting the lower voices, to emphasizing the higher register instruments. I am also going between the violin and viola and of course I do love the violin repertoire as well, but if I had to choose between violin and viola when playing in a string quartet for example, I would pick the viola 10 out of 10 times :D