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New2Viola: Intro
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New2Viola

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October 24, 2022 - 12:28 pm
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I was instructed by Mouse to introduce myself, and Mouse does not seem like someone to be trifled with, so I am complying.

Not much to say, here's my first post if you're interested in the gritty details:

My 1st viola lesson

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October 24, 2022 - 2:45 pm
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Aw, @New2Viola, You can trifle! 😂😂😂😂 

I have enjoyed your posts. I am so pleased you are so active and I hope we can provide you with the encouragement needed to keep you on track with your "new to you" lovely viola. What a wonderful gift. 

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                  Learn Violin and Fiddle

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@New2Viola -

Still glad you joined us!

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/08/a1/28/08a128c5bf2f565d47eb7e211d8e9897.jpg

Many here have also come from a guitar background -

what kind of music are you interested in? 

- Emily  

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I mainly play 70's and 80's rock on electric guitar: Beatles, Dire Straits, Southern Rock, Rolling Stones, Clapton and so on.

On acoustic guitar, I like Simon and Garfunkel, Beatles, James Taylor, Jack Johnson, Cold Play, Milow, etc.

I've never been interested in classical music, but I like the sound of the stringed instruments in songs like these:

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There are also plenty of animated VIOLIN Tabs that may seem easier to start with - tunes that only use the A, D & G strings, so also great for VIOLA, e.g., "Mad World" by Gary Jules, or "Believer" by Imagine Dragons (Fiddling with my Whistle). 

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...many Viola tunes are available as play-along sheet music, too. 

Have fun! 

- Emily

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