Beethoven at Home's Viola Teachers Provide Viola Lessons in Port Moody BC Canada

Overview and History of the Viola

"The viola is a bowed string instrument. It is the middle voice of the violin family, between the violin and the cello. The casual observer may mistake the viola for the violin because of their similarity in size, closeness in pitch range (the viola is a perfect fifth below the violin), and nearly identical playing position. However, the viola's timbre sets it apart: its rich, dark-toned sonority is more full-bodied than the violin's. As its mellow voice is frequently used for playing inner harmonies, the viola does not enjoy the wide solo repertoire or fame of the violin however viola players are always in demand and professional opportunities are more readily available." Click Here to Learn Even More About The Viola

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Teachers available for At-Home Lessons in Port Moody

When to Begin Viola Lessons

Students typically begin studies on the violin for at least a few years and then move to the viola as they become involved in groups requiring a viola section. Violin lessons can begin very early and are an excellent foundation for the study of other instruments in future. Some students have begun their studies as early as the age of 4. Whether or not this is possible is dependant on the child’s capacity to pay attention at this very early age and all children are different (ages 7 to 8 are more typical). The viola is also a good instrument for a later beginner as the parts in young string groups are less demanding and technical than violin parts. No matter the age, whether young or old, the Viola is a great instrument to begin or continue one’s music education. Beethoven at Home will help you choose the right personality of Viola teacher for yourself or your child. Our local consultant will contact you and discuss your child’s personality and try to come up with a match that suits your requirements. Click Here to Get Your Viola Lessons Started Right Now

Procuring an Instrument for Your Viola Lessons

Most people begin by renting an instrument. This is really practical because as children grow they move through different sizes of the viola from 3/16 size to full size. Because children grow so rapidly purchasing an instrument that is other than full size can be less of a good investment unless you have multiple children and another child will use the various sizes as time moves on. If you are ready to begin on a full size instrument then you might wish to consider purchasing a violin. A good student instrument starts out in the range of $500.00-700.00. The most famous violas that are hundreds of years old by makers like Stradivarius can fetch hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction.

Watch a Great Performer (they all took Viola lessons!)

• Watch Yuir Bashmet (click here)
• Watch Vengerov perform the Walton Viola Concerto (click here)
• Listen to Some Handel on the Viola (click here)