String Instruments : Viola History & Characteristics

The viola is a slightly awkward instrument to play and write orchestral music for according to many classical music specialists. Learn more about the history and characteristics of violas with tips from a composer and musician in this free music video.

Expert: Lennon Leppert
Bio: Lennon Leppert is a film composer and songwriter. He has worked on projects produced by The Discovery Channel, The History Channel and The Learning Channel.
Filmmaker: Lennon Leppert

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• musical instruments
• string instruments
• violins
• violas
• cellos
• bass
• orchestras
• classical music

[indiandude786]

Mozart, Bach, Haydn, and a lot more composers preferred the viola over violin

[violaplayer1995]

VIOLINS ARE ALSO TUNED IN 5THS. faggot.

[salbella1]

thanks man! this is great

[cellolove7]

mozart's favorite instrument was the viola.

[llyrng1]

Bach and Mozart were accomplished violists, double win for violists around the world (including me) :)

[violist95]

The most unique over any other stringed instrument (in my opinion)

[violist95]

violas rock because they are different and have a more unique personality :p

[BlanFan2O]

violas are awesome!

[xujam]

hahahaha the violin is also tuned in fiths, terrible mistake

[SavageXvX]

I play a Violin with Viola strings