Explore our collection of viola-related research. Discover insights from researchers with the Analysis, Creation, and Teaching of Orchestration Project, along with recommended external resources.
In following viola-related pages, from the textbook Extreme Orchestration, you will find sections on Bowed Strings, delving into the fundamentals of bowed string instruments, covering both left and right-hand techniques. This exploration extends to alternative timbres for the viola, offering insight into its versatile expressive capacities.
On these pages, you'll find a selection of repertoire that highlights the viola’s timbre, techniques, and versatility.
Quick Links — Resources
This section connects you with key resources from our research partners, offering detailed insights into viola techniques and performance. Instrument Studies for Eyes and Ears from the Jacobs School of Music presents a series of video excerpts demonstrating core techniques. The Orchestra: A User's Manual by Andrew Hugill provides a thorough examination of the viola, covering its construction, range, bowing and plucking techniques, left-hand techniques, mutes, harmonics, chords, extended techniques, and practical advice for performers. Additionally, The Orchestra Up Close by the Orchestre Métropolitain explores the viola’s role within the orchestra, featuring visualizations of its construction and relevant repertoire recordings.
Recommended Timbre and Orchestration Content on the World Wide Web
These recommended links cover a range of topics related to the viola, from basic playing techniques and beginner’s guides to extended techniques and the acoustics of the instrument.
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