Viola

Violas are almost identical to violins with a couple of important differences. Violas are larger than violins and produce a deeper, darker sound. Violas have four strings but they are different from the four strings found on the violin. Violin strings are G-D-A-E. From lowest to highest Viola strings are C-G-D-A.

Violas are found primarily in symphony orchestras and chamber music ensembles.

Study the image provided and listen to the sound sample of the viola to gain an understanding of this instrument.

Listen to a sample of the viola: