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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:
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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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@New2Viola -
Still glad you joined us!
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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@New2Viola -
I have similar tastes, plus I like a little of everything else. 🎃
Enjoyed those 2 videos!
Just wanted to let you know that when you browse around on the forum you'll find great info, tutorials and play-along sheet music for Viola amongst everything for violin. Anything the Violin plays on the A, D & G strings, or whatever a Cello plays an octave lower is also fair game for Viola.
I look at music & think, "now how can I make that cool on the Viola".
Are you familiar with reading the different clefs, or have you learned music more by ear?
...not trying to overwhelm you.
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I play rock music by ear, but I played trombone throughout high school, so I have a basic ability to read music, albeit at a snail's pace. Most guitar solos I transcribe into TAB, which might be difficult for viola, since there are no fret markers.
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@New2Viola -
That's GREAT news, you're already 10 steps ahead, then!
I learn mostly by ear. Reading scores is slow for me, too - I always think treble clef first, which slows me down.
It's really great you have a teacher to help you learn to use your bow, bowing hand & elbow properly!
Once you get acquainted with bowing straight & general left hand finger placement - there ARE animated Viola Tab Tutorials to have a little fun with on YouTube, usually presented at normal & half speed (with custom slow down in video settings).
For example:
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).
...many Viola tunes are available as play-along sheet music, too.
Have fun!
- Emily
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