Honestly, we need more romantic concertos for viola. That dark, warm, sound combined with a rousing orchestral score would probably make for an epic piece. I think a really dark and dissonant concerto in the style of Shostakovich would really sound amazing. Coming from a violinist who loves his viola jokes, it is a seriously beautiful instrument that doesn't deserve to be as neglected as it is.
I play the Irish fiddle, and I learned how to play the viola for Irish music by ear. It was a big adjustment to play the viola. Not only is bow action different, but most of the tunes are different fingerings. I had to learn how to switch between the fiddle (violin) and viola. It’s such a lovely voice in general. Although it gets overshadowed by other instruments (primarily guitars and banjos), people notice the contrast. I have friends that play the fiddle and also have violas! We want to have an Irish viola jam session! 🍀🎻🇮🇪
I can play both, but i can't read sheet music. I just play what i hear. But definitely team viola. Was my 1st instrument, and it has such a wonderful melancholic sound.
both fiddles are great in their own way, there is no right or wrong answer to this debate. Both instruments play an important role in orchestra, especially the viola. I just don’t get why some people hate viola, i mean they deserve the same amount of love that violin does. And in my opinion, the viola creates character of orchestra in general. Sure some people might not agree with my statement but that doesn’t mean that you should hate the viola. In all matters violin and viola are both great instruments including the rest of the instruments of the string family.
Team viola. I’ve been thinking laying viola for a long time, so of course I’m biased, but I still LOOOOOVE violin. Every instrument is cool in their own way.
Hello. Thanks so much for the explanation. They definitely prefer the warmer, more robust sound of the viola, but the agility of the violin. Would it be possible to string a 15" viola with violin strings and tune it like a violin to get the violin register but with a warmer, more powerful tone?
The problem would be that the string length doesn’t match the string, so the strings would be really tight. If you want a warmer more powerful tone, think about getting different strings or a different violin.
I am new to the classical instruments and I am going to get my first ever violin but I just discovered viola, and I'm stuck on which one I should get can you or anyone else please help me!😂 (can you contact me for my new instrument pleaseee😂 I really need help! )
I have a question , and i would be greatful if you can answer it , when i play on my violin and listen to someone playing like you on any song , it's sounds different, so is that from the tuning or the type of the violin itself ?
Honestly, we need more romantic concertos for viola. That dark, warm, sound combined with a rousing orchestral score would probably make for an epic piece. I think a really dark and dissonant concerto in the style of Shostakovich would really sound amazing. Coming from a violinist who loves his viola jokes, it is a seriously beautiful instrument that doesn't deserve to be as neglected as it is.
I totally agree!
Viola is more calm and very soothing.
In my mind that are both wonderful instruments so BOTH!!
Me too, although I'll always stay a violinist.
Both. I think of violin as a lead instrument but the viola definitely has a warmer nicer tone for me.
Team Viola, Violas need ambassadors because they are hated on!! This comes from someone who played violin the last 14 years.
Voila is such a romantic instrument and should not be called useless
Only dumb people do
Viola, best instrument 🎻
Both ❤❤
But Viola hits different .....I dont know why
VIOLA GANG FOREVER ♾ 🎻
Jeeeessss
VIOLA 🤣
Yes
Yeah slay❤
Yessir
I’m team violin, but violas also sound pretty
Me too
Me too
Me too
I play the Irish fiddle, and I learned how to play the viola for Irish music by ear. It was a big adjustment to play the viola. Not only is bow action different, but most of the tunes are different fingerings. I had to learn how to switch between the fiddle (violin) and viola.
It’s such a lovely voice in general. Although it gets overshadowed by other instruments (primarily guitars and banjos), people notice the contrast.
I have friends that play the fiddle and also have violas! We want to have an Irish viola jam session! 🍀🎻🇮🇪
That's wonderful!
I got goosebumps hearing the C string . Sounds like something straight out of a horror movie.
I'm team viola, I started learning in September 2022
Team VIOLIN 🎻
I just started taking viola lessons as an adult. I played in middle school.
same here. i started after 40 years,
Team viola FOREVER
👇
I, am a beginner violinist, and I never knew the differences between the bow! This helped a lot!
I like cello instrument 😅
Violin team as Long Ling said. Joking, they are both beautiful
I play both violin and Viola but I find it easier to play Viola I love viola
How? It's literally heavier?
The parts for viola are often easier because we play the harmony rather than the melody
I play Violin but I’ve gotta say both, they’re pretty awesome instruments. 🎻
Both! I love them! I love the deeper and richer sound of viola and I love the melody of violin.
Violin gang x Viola gang🥰
Great!
Oh my gosh, what song did you start playing there at the end on the voila?? It sounds so familiar!
The Swan by Saint-Saëns. I'm playing it in full soon.
I can play both, but i can't read sheet music. I just play what i hear. But definitely team viola. Was my 1st instrument, and it has such a wonderful melancholic sound.
Both - mostly viola, violin for traditional jams. Have acquired a 5-string viola for fun.
I am a violinist by origin, but am planning on playing the viola too.
Very useful, thank you❣️
As of three months ago, TEAM VIOLA!
I’m a violinist. I like both ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love both, I am playing violin but pridely declare a viola gang as I used to be a violist in a school orchestra
Learning all tlstrings 👍
Violin forever!!!!! ❤
team violin, its one of my favorite instruments ive learned
I watched this video bc I can’t decide if I want to play Viola or Violin this helped a lot, thank you!
Edit: okay I ended up choosing viola
Great!
Which did you choose?
Hey welcome to a viola gang!
wonderful explanation 😁 thank you very much.
Glad it was helpful!
I've been part of team violin for 5 years
BOTH
violin❤
Viola!
👏
team violin BUT as to #2 a friend of mine plays 14inch viola, its the same size as my violin
VIOLA GANG FOR LIFE🎻🔥🔥🔥🔥🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️
I play violin, by the way I love this family so I go by team Both!! ♥️
both fiddles are great in their own way, there is no right or wrong answer to this debate. Both instruments play an important role in orchestra, especially the viola. I just don’t get why some people hate viola, i mean they deserve the same amount of love that violin does. And in my opinion, the viola creates character of orchestra in general. Sure some people might not agree with my statement but that doesn’t mean that you should hate the viola. In all matters violin and viola are both great instruments including the rest of the instruments of the string family.
I like both, but felt more comfortable playing Viola.
VIOLA FOREVER!!!!!
I m learning violin but i love the sound of viola
*TEAM GUITAR!*
I’m with you
Team viola. I’ve been thinking laying viola for a long time, so of course I’m biased, but I still LOOOOOVE violin. Every instrument is cool in their own way.
VIOLA
Team both! 🎻
Viola 👍
Hello. Thanks so much for the explanation. They definitely prefer the warmer, more robust sound of the viola, but the agility of the violin. Would it be possible to string a 15" viola with violin strings and tune it like a violin to get the violin register but with a warmer, more powerful tone?
The problem would be that the string length doesn’t match the string, so the strings would be really tight. If you want a warmer more powerful tone, think about getting different strings or a different violin.
Team 5 string elektrik Wood Viper (aka Sakrilege).
Oktave pedal really helps too.
;)
Team both. Mostly because I played both and I love both. I’m currently playing viola tho
Viola
I played both i have 10 years of training between both instruments
Hi, are you from the Netherlands?
Team Viola
Team Viola 🎉
Both but I will prove two set that viola is superior (first I’ll learn guitar and bass)
Team both
Violin! I don’t like crying
Team viola! 😊
What's the name of the last song she's playing at the viola?
I play neither, but I'm drawn to the viola. Seems like it has more "chug" as we say in the electric guitar world.
Team Viola
Viola I really like the instrument violin is pretty good too but I think I'm getting Viola can you tell me the pros & cons
Sure, watch this old video :) violinlounge.com/violin-vs-viola-what-is-ideal-for-you/
I play the violin but the viola is the best
Both
Yay
TEAM VIOLA!!!
Team viola
Yay!
I’m in 3 grade and I am getting a viola 🎉🎵
Violahamora
#teamviolin
VIOLA ❤
TEAM VIOLA
Team violin. 😘
Team Violin 🎻
Team viola👍
Team Violin 🎻 😜
I know nothing about music. Violin is more feminine. Viola is masculine. It draws me in 😍
Viola gang. :) 😊 this coming from a Chopper
I’m team violin
team violin 🎻
Team violin
tem cello
I am new to the classical instruments and I am going to get my first ever violin but I just discovered viola, and I'm stuck on which one I should get can you or anyone else please help me!😂
(can you contact me for my new instrument pleaseee😂 I really need help! )
Team Violin
AS a violin player I think I like the viola better
Can you record same melodies without transposing on violin and viola to show the difference in sound?
Yes, I've scheduled a 'can you hear the difference' video for November 22nd!
@@violinlounge Wow, that's great!!!
I have a question , and i would be greatful if you can answer it , when i play on my violin and listen to someone playing like you on any song , it's sounds different, so is that from the tuning or the type of the violin itself ?
If it's different in pitch it's the tuning (open string) or intonation (fingered). If the difference is in sound it's bow technique or the instrument.
Both...
what was the last piece you played with viola
The Swan by Saint-Seans
@@violinlounge thank you
Im deciding wich one to playyyy! I think they are both so lovely but I'm not sure wich one I want to learn ahhhhh help pls
Maybe do a trial lesson on both.
Both but I like violin 🎻
TEAM VIOLA YEA BABY THE CHIN BASS
Team viola cuz that's what I'm learning in school
viola but they are just as good as each other
i play viola
Violin for now, I never got a chance to play a viola
i thought that its a bigger version of violin.. really my violin size is for me too small... the adult size violin.. hehhe