What is the difference - Violin and Viola

Ching Juhl explaining the difference between the violin and the viola.
This viola is for sale.The viola, in this video, labeled by as by Hungary maker Bergman Adreas, 1899 is for sale. It was played in Chicago Symphony musician in the 1940s - 1970s. It is in good condition. DM me if you are interested.
I share a few string instruments buying tips. For collecting, pay attention to maker’s name and authenticity and condition. For performing, pay attention to the sound, instrument condition and the workmanship.
For students, pick the right size, condition and with descent sound. Check my KZbin channel Juhl Media under SHORTS, go to the most popular video, and check the sound.
#violin #viola #cello #sound #musicalinstruments #buying #tips

[@JuhlMedia]

Viva La Viola, a 60 min. documentary made by me. It will make you love viola more. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHOWo2xqqqagoLssi=3Oq8xogoOnPOOKC-

[@damiansdrawingdump4674]

As a violinist, viola is so pretty😭

[@JuhlMedia]

Agree!

[@pianopuppy0991]

inncorrect

[@aether9750]

I play viola :D Still practicing tho😔

[@pianopuppy0991]

@@aether9750 lemme guess dad left?

[@Transportationfan1421]

Finally a Violinist who doesn’t hate the Viola

[@CStarseeeee]

This is why I love violas

[@JuhlMedia]

I switched from violin to viola when I was 15 years old.

[@pianopuppy0991]

you shouldn't

[@JuhlMedia]

@@pianopuppy0991 Why?

[@pianopuppy0991]

@@JuhlMedia why not?

[@user-im3wd9ny8i]

@@pianopuppy0991what’s that meant to mean 😭

[@sulljoh1]

The violin sounds great, but the whole range is fun

[@lloydenergyninja]

but both violin and viola is hard to set up as a beginner

[@JuhlMedia]

Agree!@@lloydenergyninja

[@Santos.Sarmento]

It’s impressive how difficult is to have a video with this information at this level of objectivity. Finally I found yours and use it in classes. Thank you for produce and share it. Greetings from Brazil.

[@JuhlMedia]

Thank you Santos

[@JuhlMedia]

This viola is 15 inches, which is considered as a small viola.

[@crazycrafts3414]

is it a full size violin?

[@JuhlMedia]

@@crazycrafts3414 the violin in this video is a 3/4 size

[@crazycrafts3414]

@@JuhlMedia oh okay, i was wondering why it looked so small :) I play the viola!

[@tidamireles4373]

My viola at home is 13 inch and I’m 10

[@mangopie6670]

​@@tidamireles4373... what

[@sharkfintech5893]

Both instruments produce amazing sounds !! 🎻🎶 🙌🏻

[@JuhlMedia]

Thank you!

[@JuhlMedia]

My stepmother is a renowned viola teacher, and I am a violist. Today my son Sean is a member of the Viola family of the Pittsburgh Symphony. On Wednesday, 12/13 at 5 pm EST, Sean will talk about his journey about becoming a violist. Hope you can join our LIVE program on his channel. Ching Juhl kzbin.infoOk0OmMKe910?si=UEFYTbLYVn3djp7N

[@miriamme_]

As a violinist I love the rich deep sound the viola produces 😁

[@JuhlMedia]

Me too!

[@annamalzone1525]

Great Video! Nice resource to show students who are not familiar with the differences.

[@JuhlMedia]

Thank you! Anna 💕

[@joyshi1777]

its fun looking at grownups say these things and i love it wen they do that :D

[@imaNub69420]

The best part of the viola is that you can go up to the violin pitch but you can go low to a similar cello pitch. Its right in the middle

[@JuhlMedia]

I appreciate your comment! 🌷

[@Fufuwasher]

I’ve been playing violin for 10 years, but the viola is so beautiful. Sometimes I wished I played it.

[@JuhlMedia]

You can play both💕

[@Fufuwasher]

@@JuhlMedia haha yeah! Maybe some day!

[@weirdoodles]

Personally, I regret choosing to play the viola over the violin. The music parts in my high school orchestra are so much more boring, and there are only 3 of us compared to the 12 violins. Plus, whenever I am carrying my case around, people always think it’s a violin. Then when I tell them it’s a viola, they say “what’s a viola?” 😂

[@Fufuwasher]

@@weirdoodles That's no reason to regret choosing the viola. Repertoire in high school is obviously going to be very simple, especially for an instrument like viola. Your orchestra doesn't have the goal of actually challenging the people within it, which makes sense considering that 90% of the people in it have played their instrument for a maximum of 2 years. You could join a community orchestra or an orchestra outside of school. Also, if you've played the instrument for a while, I don't see why you should be insecure or anything when someone asks you what a viola is. I, and maybe you, play music for myself and others' pleasure, not to impress people with the instrument I play.

[@hazeevisions]

​@@weirdoodlesadding on to what fufuwasher was saying, you also should look at how many people choose the violin over the viola. So there's countless violinists, and thus harder to compete for a place in an orchestra. But there's less violists, meaning less competition and easier to stand out. You know what I mean? Also, it's a good thing that you get to explain what the viola is! You get to be the one who introduces a new instrument to people, and who knows who might be inspired to pick it up as well! Or even just introduced to viola music they've never heard before!

[@JuhlMedia]

Ching Juhl, viola player, performing What A Wonderful World kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqPdnZp_iLSsjpIsi=ynXWfMKihmLfh4KD

[@renatefrenzel575]

Violin and Viola have 3 Strings in common. In Choir violin is Soprano and viola altus.

[@JuhlMedia]

Agree 👋

[@pierrepage4662]

As a viola player, I can confirm the chat is very kind about this

[@pedrohenriqueamaral3157]

I play both of them, same techniques, the reading is different because of C claf, but both are very similar in general.

[@NameNo-nb3ho]

Con cảm ơn cô vì đã giúp con học cách phân biệt Violin và Viola! Chúc cô một ngày tốt lành!

[@markm1565]

Interesting. Thank you! I love learning about such things.

[@JuhlMedia]

What is the difference between a violin and a viola? Viola burns longer🤗

[@JohnsonkeyzMusicAcademy]

Beautiful ❤️

[@josef3952]

Hello, Ching. Josef here. We met last Sunday at Sipsteria when you explained in some detail the differences between a violin and a viola. Thank you for the wonderful exchange of conversation. I find your videos to be quite informative. Maybe soon you will have a brief video on what cadence is and what it is not. Be well. Have a good weekend.

[@magicaltour1]

I prefer the viola. The violins 🎻 are so high and squeaky, they make my teeth hurt.

[@crazycrafts3414]

yes

[@goober4502]

Agreed. It’s grating

[@MichaelHoare-vr7mo]

Yes, the Viola has a warmer sound being an alto/tenor stringed instrument.

[@terr4c0]

Viola >>>>>>>> Violin

[@johnmurdoch8534]

Yeah but the alto clef is not for me.

[@zakariyyamccullin1005]

I’m getting a Viola in 13 days. I can’t wait!

[@JuhlMedia]

That is awesome!

[@zakariyyamccullin1005]

@@JuhlMedia Thank you thank you! I can’t wait to play it!

[@Gaaza919]

Randomly came across your channel! I was in your music history class!

[@JuhlMedia]

OMG! Wonderful to “see” you here. Please DM me in IG, same handle, if you want to. Hope all is well. - Ching Juhl

[@stevenbrock1432]

Thank you 😂❤

[@mariomacatumpag1901]

I love violin,viola,cello,double bass❤😊

[@violaperson677]

I’ve been playing the viola for 5 years! And my size of the viola is 4/4, I really love it!❤

[@JuhlMedia]

4/4 usually means it is a full size violin. Sometimes, people turn a violin in ADGC, that is a viola range. Are you a student?

[@Random_girl_roar]

TYSM THIS VIDEO HELPED ME SO MUCH ON WICH ONE TO PICK VIOLA OR VIOLIN

[@NaxNestoris]

PICK VIOLA

[@Random_girl_roar]

@@NaxNestoris I DIDDDD

[@JuhlMedia]

Violas are needed in orchestras

[@NaxNestoris]

@@Random_girl_roar YAYY

[@JuhlMedia]

Check Sean Juhl, my son's other viola videos (more than 50) on this channel. His is 23 and is a member of the Pittsburgh Symphony.

[@mmoobloom]

yes i have been playing the violin for 10 years yes i want to switch to the viola

[@JuhlMedia]

You will enjoy the lower registers of the viola.

[@alyiaadesirae]

I play viola , I love it sm I would never go to a violin. Violas can play both harmony me melody , we can play both high and low notes . We can be a violin or a cello !

[@JuhlMedia]

2 in 1

[@Las_historias_de_Ale]

I study at the Royal Conservatory of Music in almeria And I've been playing the viola for 5 years. 😊😊

[@JuhlMedia]

You are in great hands. Who is your teacher? What piece are you working on now?

[@raynight3242]

for a simpler explanation, violin = guitar viola = bass

[@ruthferreroficial6361]

Violin❤❤❤❤

[@dr.j2884]

Good to know❤

[@thatroyalnuisance]

Ah, how I adore violas! this is coming from a violinist btw

[@JuhlMedia]

😄🤣🤩

[@Froggie_Games42]

As a viola this comment section is making me cry, I love violas and finally people are seeing that we exist, my orchestra always hates on us for no reason 😂

[@JuhlMedia]

❤️❤️ l love the alto sound of the viola. Orchestras and chamber music ensembles all need us. Watch a documentary I made VIVA LA VIOLA, 59 min. You get to see many amazing violists from all over the world performing and teaching. Let me find you the link.

[@Froggie_Games42]

@@JuhlMedia that sounds amazing! TYSM!!

[@user-se8nv4dc8n]

For the first time I see people positive about violas it makes happy s a viola player

[@thanhtamtruong8825]

It lower like the cello😂😂❤❤

[@Yo-Yo_Maya]

Cello is much better tho

[@Normalhumanbean]

THIS IS WHY I PLAY THE VIOLA!

[@JuhlMedia]

Yay!

[@reema5289]

Came here after Zhanghao played his violin with viola sheets

[@Bladeswiper]

Wowww :DDDD

[@jasonruff1270]

What size viola is that?

[@JuhlMedia]

15 inches

[@joyshi1777]

every time she says uh i got one cent i would be a millionar. btw your video was very helpful since im picking for my 5th grade orchestra thanks

[@JuhlMedia]

🤩

[@Shmall_Artist]

Representation :]

[@JosmaryValero]

Vivan las violas !!!!!! ❤

[@JuhlMedia]

Yes!

[@palkyaw8756]

I see my teacher❤

[@gabrielggalvao]

I really like the cello, but its size at the time of transport can be a problem for me due to the size of the trunk of my car. So, I thought of the viola as his replacement.

[@JuhlMedia]

I love the sound of the cello too.

[@HE4RTS4EM1LY]

I wish I played cello or viola instead of violin

[@JuhlMedia]

I love cello. It uses the gravity and has much natural approach than the violin and the viola.

[@brookedorofy5251]

do you have any viola recommendations that aren’t thousands of dollars? i used to play for five years but eventually stopped. i miss it and want to get back but there’s very few credible recommendations online!!

[@JuhlMedia]

Where do you live? What is your budget? Try Shar Music, an online store. They have many choices. If you are a beginner, $500-1000 will do. A decent viola bow coats $600-2000. I suggest to buy a Fiddler fiber glass bow, and it cost about $70. Check it on Amazon.

[@Shmall_Artist]

I play viola I am happy now

[@JuhlMedia]

What makes you happy?

[@youdontknowmyrealname20.]

this is why i play viola lol

[@eliasrodrigues7164]

Gostaria muito de ganhar o violino de presente

[@Workout-cw8mp]

so it's a violin and a bit bigger deeper violin ?

[@JuhlMedia]

Yes, it’s an easy way to explain, viola is a bigger violin. However, viola has a darker and lower range tone and the bow is heavier.

[@pedrotkingboyjoseph6543]

I WANT TO BUY A VIOLIN BUT I DON'T KNOW WERE TO GERT IT

[@JuhlMedia]

Try Shar Music, online store. What is your budget?

[@vivisxxlife]

thank yall for preferring me😭 (my name is viola)

[@JuhlMedia]

Hi Viola!

[@vrepitsa1083]

I’m a violinist who’s considered switching to viola, should I?

[@JuhlMedia]

Viola is bigger and heavier, it will be more work to play the instrument. In orchestral or chamber music scores, viola parts have less notes than that of thee violin. The sound of the viola attracts me when I was 15. I switched from the violin to the viola. Tomorrow, 12/13 at 5 PM EST, I will be interviewing my son Sean Juhl on this channel - LIVE podcast. He studied violin at 5, switched to the viola when he was 14. Last year, he joined the Pittsburgh Symphony. When are you located? How long have you been playing the violin? Why are you considering playing the viola?

[@vrepitsa1083]

@@JuhlMedia I’m located in Virginia. I’ve been playing the violin since I was 12, & started thinking about switching at 13-14. I wanna play viola because the c string sounds so pretty and I like lower octaves more than higher octaves

[@mlm9393]

Someone tell me how the heck KZbin knew that I wanted to know the difference? 😀 I didn't search for any freaking thing and this shorts shows up😀

[@JuhlMedia]

Hope you人ears did not get damaged permanently 😂

[@I_eat_shampoo]

HELLO!!! I am in 5th grade and I am playing orchestra very soon playing the viola, do you have any tips?

[@Jettq1qqqqqqqqqq]

pracitce 7 hours a day no breaks

[@I_eat_shampoo]

@@Jettq1qqqqqqqqqq 😨 7 hours..

[@JuhlMedia]

😃@@Jettq1qqqqqqqqqq

[@JuhlMedia]

Great you are going to switch to the viola. Advice: Finding a great viola teacher, doing basic training, practicing smart daily. It does not matter many hours you practice, it is important to practice RIGHT.

[@palkyaw8756]

❤🎉❤❤

[@Therian_on_the_moon]

My name is viola❤

[@achen5689]

Even the g-string on the violin sounds a little bit brighter and more nasally than the G string on the viola. Personally, I prefer my good Viola over the violin, much O2 it's richer and darker tone quality.

[@JuhlMedia]

There is a saying that the sound of the viola is closer to the human voice. I switches from playing the violin to the viola because I like the sound of the viola.

[@Dzz27613]

The mother: viola The child: violin

[@JuhlMedia]

Well said

[@JuhlMedia]

Violin: sister; viola: step-sister😄

[@user-uh5fx7ch5d]

🎉

[@samp4664]

What is the difference between the violin and viola viola is better 😊

[@JuhlMedia]

Why video is better?

[@bigbillmontgomeryjr2346]

Viola Lee Blues

[@EllieGxmes]

Viola is better than the violin 🎻

[@momo_hit]

Please suggest, If I want to create sorrowful, sad, broken tunes- would it be viola or violin?

[@JuhlMedia]

You can do that on the viola and on the violin.

[@momo_hit]

@@JuhlMedia thank you.

[@JuhlMedia]

Viola

[@t.hernandez1887]

La viola tiene un sonido más cálido que el violín. ❤

[@JuhlMedia]

Thank you

[@protopan7722]

can't imagine how small a violin actually is compared to a viola!

[@thepetiteotaku]

Can a violinist play a viola? Or are they significantly different?

[@JuhlMedia]

The basic playing methods are the same. But, viola is 2 inches bigger and heavier than the violin. The sound production is different. A good violist can play the violin well. But violinists need to study how to play the viola, working on the relationships between the bow and the strings.

[@user-uw1du5dq9s]

Viola is cool also violin is cool or doudle bass or cello because I like this instruments

[@JuhlMedia]

Keep the coolness!

[@Randomclips1877]

O wow I never knew. I guess if you play the violin you can’t just play the viola and vice versa because the stings are different . What about a cello or the bass?

[@JuhlMedia]

You can switch between the violin and the viola. Many violists started playing the violin first. Cello playing's position, the left hand and the right hand are very different from the violin and the viola. Violinist read treble clef while viola players read alto clef and treble clef.

[@Gataulah24]

I play violin😊 I dont expect that much easy than piano and guitar😅

[@NoOneYouKnow432]

As I viola everyday I wish I picked violin.

[@JuhlMedia]

Why is that?

[@ryeoma]

i play viola

[@JuhlMedia]

Viola Power: A video made by me. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4LRpqCwqq2siK8si=s-EnuYm_qoZZ3f_O

[@palkyaw8756]

Guitar ? but my lIke ?❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hammy0404]

How do I tune a viola ?

[@JuhlMedia]

If your viola pegs are stuck, add a drop of olive oil

[@hammy0404]

@@JuhlMedia OK ty

[@JuhlMedia]

@@hammy0404J was kidding😂

[@hammy0404]

lol

[@JuhlMedia]

The viola strings are from high to low: ADGC. You can download a tuner app, or tune with a piano or keyboard, starts with the A.

[@FunyolkOfficial]

A viola burns longer

[@JuhlMedia]

Right on 😂

[@LeilaniVictoriano-jy7iy]

I play the viola

[@JuhlMedia]

Do you enjoy playing it?

[@vanilladrizzlequeen]

seems this is the theme in the comments, but it's true! I'm a violinist, but viola is beautiful and the range looks fun!! there are so many times I'm just playing a song (i do a LOT by ear and i transpose by ear often for fun) and I'm pretty far into the song until I realize there's a note that I don't have. Viola seems to go so low, even if it's only five notes. I'd love to pick it up as a new instrument, but alas, I'm already a trumpet player as well and I'm in acapella 🥲 (I don't have time to do yet another thing as I'm also a field hockey player, lacrosse player, and high schooler)

[@JuhlMedia]

You are amazing that you play many musical instruments and also do sports. Way to go!

[@sianradiance]

The viola is bigger? I didn't know that.

[@evan_b2011]

yes. My violin seems small compared to the Viola

[@opninja1238]

We’re just not gonna talk about e string

[@drepeyderpey]

viola is superior

[@JuhlMedia]

I like the alto sound of the viola

[@OngoGablogian185]

So if I tune my violin incorrectly, it becomes a viola?

[@JuhlMedia]

Hahaha, No! Viola strings are A, D, G, C Violin strings are E, A, D G. You can tune your instrument with tuner Apps from your phone or a keyboard.

[@Kennymcormick651]

I’m a viola player 🤩

[@JuhlMedia]

Hi. commerade!

[@MsCellobass]

Tuned as the cello only an octave higher.

[@JuhlMedia]

Indeed

[@pandamilkshake]

So a viola is just a depressing violin. Got it.

[@JuhlMedia]

😀😂😅

[@JuhlMedia]

It is a middle voice between the violin and the cello in orchestras and smaller ensembles.

[@drlnielsen]

No squeaky E!

[@JuhlMedia]

Hahaha

[@GiulianaW-oe6iw]

Violas are better.. violinist are jealous and hate on us for no reason :(

[@spencerlombardi258]

Viola is meant to be firewood, violin is not… Nailed it 🎶

[@JuhlMedia]

😝

[@prenelpark2236]

There are so many violins that it's like a rock on your foot. Are you thinking about switching to a viola because you're eliminated from competition.

[@prenelpark2236]

So violists can be invited anywhere, but isn't Paganini the only violin that has a maximum output? I heard you guys have to take a test because it's overflowing like rocks by the sea?

[@Axel-da-cat]

Are you doing the rest position!?

[@JuhlMedia]

Not really

[@Axel-da-cat]

​@@JuhlMediaoh

[@Axel-da-cat]

​@@JuhlMediabc my OLD violin teacher said it so now I don't play the violin anymore.

[@JuhlMedia]

Rest position is to hold your violin under your right arm, before you put the violin under the left chin. @@Axel-da-cat

[@Axel-da-cat]

@@JuhlMedia oh ok

[@sz5718]

I like frogs

[@JuhlMedia]

they. are. cute😃

[@wandersonkayogamer3067]

Me here viola

[@vailaa]

My name is Viola 😂😂

[@JuhlMedia]

Time to practice the viola 😂

[@BLUE59851]

A viola as 5 strings

[@JuhlMedia]

A 5-string violin or 5 string viola has 5 strings. Normally, string instruments have 4 strings.

[@stairwayuptouptown]

Viola is on top

[@Pablyane]

Oxy, I'm a violist but my viola is a violin

[@JuhlMedia]

That happens, when you put viola strings on to a violin, it became a viola.

[@Atroll_man]

Is there no argument on both instruments about how they are one in the same and are just only in different keys and size?

[@JuhlMedia]

The difference: viola is 5th pitch lower, viola's sound is more mellow, viola is bigger...

[@Hea3931]

the viola sounds like a cello

[@JuhlMedia]

I love the sound of the cello

[@Not_Aileen284]

I'm playing viola

[@JuhlMedia]

How many years you have been playing? What piece are you working on?