Is it hard to learn to play the viola?

From learning how to play the viola, it is said that it’ll be easy to learn other instruments as you’re able to surpass one of the hardest instruments. As there are only a small population of musicians all over the globe who plays viola fluently, you can consider yourself as one in a million.

What are the benefits of playing the viola?

A viola produces a warmer sound compared to the violin but has almost the same size and can be played almost the same way as the latter. Because of this, it helps you reduce stress, decrease your heart rate, and calm your senses. It also actively stimulates our brain, giving us a happy and satisfying feeling.

Do violas ever get solos?

For example, there are some famous viola solos in the opera and ballet repertoire, where the principal viola in the orchestra is required to play solo. There are also some quite famous viola solos in symphonic repertoire, where it is the whole viola section that plays the solo, that is, the main line.

How much do violinists charge for weddings?

Costs for a solo guitarist range from $100 – $425 for a 2-hour performance, covering the ceremony and cocktails. Solo pianists charge roughly $300 – $400 while violinists cost between $300 – $770.

How long should it take to learn viola?

So how long does it actually take, to sound good on the violin or viola? As a teacher, I would say that most students take around three to five years to start sounding good and probably 10 years to sound like a completely fluent player.

Is viola a popular instrument?

While the viola has grown steadily more popular in recent decades (in the past almost all violists were recruited from the violin ranks), far fewer people choose it than many other instruments. For that reason, violists are much more in demand.

Is viola a good solo instrument?

The viola is a cousin of the violin, very similar in how it is played but a bit bigger, and with one string five notes lower than the violin, the C string. The viola is a beautiful solo instrument as well, as you can hear in the recordings linked below – these are some of my favorite pieces for the viola.

How much should I charge for playing at a wedding?

While the cost of wedding ceremony music can vary widely depending on the type of musicians you choose, their level of expertise and a number of other factors, the average wedding musicians’ cost in the U.S. comes in at $500.

How much space does a violinist need?

The minimum space required for a solo violinist is 8ft x 6ft (2.5m x 2m).

Which is harder to play violin or viola?

Contrary to popular belief, playing the viola is actually harder than playing the violin. Overall, it is harder to make a good sound on the viola than it is on the violin because of its larger size, but the sound when it comes out is gorgeously rich and full.