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Viola technique, while quite similar to violin technique, is not identical. Care must be taken to hold the instrument without strain and to extend the fourth finger comfortably.
Violas come in several different sizes. Using a smaller size can make the viola easier to play, but usually at the cost of volume, sound quality, or both.
Unlike violinists, violists usually choose contemporary instruments rather than older ones because many of the older ones are so big as to be quite cumbersome to play, even for professionals.
For young viola students, smaller violas are available that are not much larger than their equivalent violin counterparts, but are thicker and slightly wider.
Full size Violas usually range from 14 inches in length, which is the same length as a full size violin, to 16 and 1/2 inches. At that larger size, it becomes difficult even to find a shoulder rest that fits. I do recommend that the violist play the largest instrument that is comfortable for him or her, but the necessity of playing without tension is perhaps more important than a fuller sound.
It is pretty rare that a violist takes center stage to perform solo with orchestra. One exception is violist Maxim Vengerov, whose beautiful sound and technique really make the viola sing. Among the greatest pieces in classical literature is Sinfonia Concertante, by Mozart. This piece features solo violin and viola with orchestra and is part of the standard orchestral literature played by the major orchestras around the world. Listening to this piece played by professionals is a good introduction to the ideal viola sound.
Lisa Ann Berman, M.M.
Masters of Music in Violin Performance, Yale School of Music http://www.simplyviolin.com
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