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What size do you play?
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Mouse
February 26, 2025 - 12:25 pm
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I was wondering, what size viola do you play?

I play a 15 1/2 inch viola. My Fiddlerman Soloist has a lovely deep rich sound, even though it is not the more common 16 or larger viola. 

Any size, even 1/4 inch, larger hurts my left wrist when holding and fingering it. 

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Gordon Shumway
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March 5, 2025 - 10:51 am
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I play a 15 1/2. I didn't like it at first because I didn't have a shoulder rest.

I've temporarily put a violin wolf forte secondo on it, and I like it now.

If I win the lotto, I may buy a 15 1/2 or I may buy a 15". It will depend on how they sound.

Those who find violas awkward need to consider if it is their technique or their shoulder rest. (or sometimes it might be their chinrest)

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March 7, 2025 - 10:44 am
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@Gordon Shumway I have an issue finding a shoulder rest. I never thought to use my violin Wolf Forte Secondo. I might try that. I don't use it on my violin, so no big deal. Might as well give it a shot. The ones I have fall off, or are just not right, 

I still can't do all that adjusting with the Forte that they say you can do, but, it still might be a good option to try,

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