Alto Violin Basics for the Viola Player

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Uploaded by on Jan 28, 2011

In this all-too-obviously unscripted video (:-)), luthier Robert J. Spear explains some of the basic aspects of learning to play the alto violin. You'll learn how to hold and position the alto, and how to find a comfortable height for both right and left hand. There's also a brief discussion about the benefits and drawbacks of playing viola-style or cello-style.

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  • The length of the alto body approaches 20 inches, so it's pretty big. The guy is 5' 10 1/2" inches tall (about 1.8 meters), which is an average height. The camera is looking down a bit in this video, which might have the effect of making the player look shorter than he really is.

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  • Wtf??????? I have Alto-Violin and i hold it on my sholder!!

  • How much do your alto violins run for? Do you have a website? Please e-mail me at JusticeConstantine@gmail.com

    -Justice Constantine

  • Ok, I know this is alto violin but watching this video I feel cognitive dissonance: is this violin so big or is this guy so small?

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  • How interesting. Thank you for this lovely video!

  • Great job, Bob. Thank you for making this video!

    Jill

    Alto Violin fan and owner

    San Diego

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