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Glad you found your way here John. Its a pretty safe bet you'll get hooked on the Viola. Being a larger instrument you'll find your finger spacing will be slightly different which can take some getting used too when switching from Violin to Viola and back.

Also the Viola takes a bit more bow pressure then the violin, but I can actually get some decent tone using my presto encore (62 grams) violin bow. But I do plan to get a quality Viola bow later.

The C string may be the hardest string to get used too.  I sure dont miss that shrill,whistlin' E though.

Welcome aboard !!

Thanks Barry

I'm looking forward to getting started. Have found some good non-classical music to start with. Was thinking of making the first tune 'Star Of The Country Down'. May be a bit ambitious but I'm up for it

I think Star Of The Country Down would be a great choice. be sure to share it here when youre ready.I plan to post some Viola folk tunes myself pretty soon.

Am looking forward to the polkas

HeadCheese said
Glad you made it over here, John.

I'm wanting to work on Ashokan Farewell, myself. 

Here's a link you may find interesting: http://www.viola-in-music.com/.....viola.html

Hi @HeadCheese

A good link.

I bought the book on fiddling for the viola. It will be useful in the future for sure. 

Am still waiting for the viola to arrive from Melbourne. Can't wait