@cbystroff From what I can tell it's one of those things about the viola being forced to play in a range which isn't suited for it (in proportion to the violin, the viola should be much bigger - too big to play on the arm). Some solutions: the new viola making designs like the Rivinus instruments, and continued experimentations with different kinds of strings. I'm checking out a new avenue, and should be announcing some findings by early next year.
@andrewfilmer I recently heard about the viola da spalla, which is tuned lower than the viola, but it shows how a larger viola might be played on the arm. In Kuijken's hands it sounds great. Makes me want to get one.
@cbystroff Yes, I've read the research - the most interesting part of it is that it would indicate that Bach may have played both his violin and cello suites.
Very nice! On your channel, it says you play a Gliga viola. Is this the same Gliga you play?
animeviolalord 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@animeviolalord Yes indeed. I figure I'll need a new one eventually, but it's been a loyal instrument over my travels.
andrewfilmer 1 month ago
Very nice. Bach would approve.
Why is it that the A string stands out as much more strident than the lower strings? It is also true on my viola.
cbystroff 1 year ago
@cbystroff From what I can tell it's one of those things about the viola being forced to play in a range which isn't suited for it (in proportion to the violin, the viola should be much bigger - too big to play on the arm). Some solutions: the new viola making designs like the Rivinus instruments, and continued experimentations with different kinds of strings. I'm checking out a new avenue, and should be announcing some findings by early next year.
andrewfilmer 1 year ago
@andrewfilmer I recently heard about the viola da spalla, which is tuned lower than the viola, but it shows how a larger viola might be played on the arm. In Kuijken's hands it sounds great. Makes me want to get one.
cbystroff 1 year ago
@cbystroff Yes, I've read the research - the most interesting part of it is that it would indicate that Bach may have played both his violin and cello suites.
andrewfilmer 1 year ago
Beautiful,great control,please continue with the you tube lessons for viola,thank.
goodyones 2 years ago
Great! I hope I can play good as you one day. Viola power! ;)
Oh, by the way, are you familiar with a orchestra called A Far Cry from Boston?
scarfacerank1 2 years ago