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Thinking of Pop, Musical, etc pieces that would be nice on viola
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June 19, 2025 - 9:37 am
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I am trying to come up with some non-classical and non-fiddle songs that would be great on a viola or cello. Basically, not violin pieces. Pieces that really need the soulful viola and cello sound. Maybe they would sound ok on violin, but maybe the lower registers and depth of the viola and cello would serve them better. Have a suggestion? Have a link to a performance of it (even if performed on a violin), a place to acquire the sheet music (legally, of course)? Include that info if you have it. Add a comment below.

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June 19, 2025 - 9:42 am
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MEMORY from Cats

I am trying to learn Memory from Cats. I I have been trying to do it on my violin. It isn't really great, needs work. But, I am really thinking that if it this was done on the viola it would be entirely different and maybe more dreamy and wishful? I love Betty Buckley's performance in Cats, but I think I should try it on viola. 

So, one suggestion is Memory from Cats

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June 19, 2025 - 12:12 pm
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I have started Memory. Here is the link to my blog where I am hoping to have a record of my progress for reference to what I need work on most,

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