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Although I’m definitely going to have to watch more than once. Others may find it helpful …

 

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thanks katie!

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Thank you!

EDIT : after having a first try at it, I'm not sure how much the 'leverage' bit applies to viola as opposed to violin. On my viola the strings feel quite a lot farther away from the fingerboard – they need much more than a tiny motion to press them down. Got to keep experimenting.

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https://i.pinimg.com/736x/bc/70/8c/bc708c2e9e5529697ca716b081ad83d1--halloween-witches-vintage-halloween.jpg

 

@wtw -

Did you ever measure your Viola string height?   

 

These are the recommended measurements in this video:

From the top edge, at the end to the fingerboard to the underside of the A string - 4.5mm to 5mm. 

From the top edge, at the end of the fingerboard to the underside of the C string - 7mm to 8mm. 

These VIOLA measurements are mentioned at 02:15.

 

 

My Viola A String is 7mm, but that may be because I have 5 strings - my E string is 6mm.  My C string is 7.5mm. 

🤔... I would like to know if it's bad to have my A & E this high. 

I don't have to press much on my A & E strings when I play higher positions, but my D & G string are definitely hard to play any higher than 3rd.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/29/10/b9/2910b9eb04cb1c6aeed5c2261cce0e45.jpg

 

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Thanks. Yup, it looks alright - my C string is between 7 and 8mm, my A string is slightly more than 5 (but as it is thinner, it's fine).

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