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Hi All
Decided to post this 'off topic' because it not fiddle. Its viola 
I received my viola today. Its a nice instrument and I'm sure I'll enjoy learning to play it.
There is no way that I'm going to give up the fiddle, however I reckon that the viola will compliment it very nicely.
Here is a video of me playing it. Please take into account that I've only had it about eight hours and I've never held a viola before. 
The tune is called Redeemed
Seen it all. Done it all. Can't remember most of 
..... What was I saying???? 
Very nice for such a short time, John. 
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Great job and congrats on your new viola.
Very impressive for just that few hours into it.
I got a new violin and have spent several weeks just to adjust to holding and bow angle...lol.
You did well.
Robert
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great job John !! So are you liking the darker ,warmer tone ?
There is no shame in playing twinkle, youre playing Mozart
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Barry said
great job John !! So are you liking the darker ,warmer tone ?
I think I'm being seduced by the 'Dark Side'. 
Yes the warn, dark sound is very nice
Seen it all. Done it all. Can't remember most of ..... What was I saying????
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Great job John. Keep it up
You need to examine your bow speed and pressure as it needs a little more pressure than with a violin. Also check where your bow is meeting the string (contact point) between the bridge and fingerboard.
Great intonation so quickly for being a violinist with a new viola. 
"The richest person is not the one who has the most,
but the one who needs the least."
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