Viola in music Blog

The Best Viola Books

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:21:58 GMT

If you want to know the viola, this beautiful instrument, here are the best viola books, about viola history, viola repertoire, viola playing, viola players biographies and some viola related books.

Free ecards with music, brand new page! Come visit and send greetings to your friends

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 22:06:53 GMT

Send your friends free ecards with music, that have to do with the gorgeous viola, so something really special!

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Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:16:40 GMT

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Eyeglasses duo for viola and cello, by Beethoven

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:55:09 GMT

Read the story of the funny name of the eyeglasses duo by Beethoven for viola and cello. Listen toit, download free MIDI file and more

Maxim Vengerov and the viola

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:52:58 GMT

Read about the world famous violin player Maxim Vengerov and his new love: the viola

Differences between Violin and Viola

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:14:28 GMT

Find out what are all those little things that make all the differences between violin and viola tone and character, hear it

Viola and Clarinet Concerto and other viola compositions by Bruch

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:32:27 GMT

Read about this unusual composition: Bruch's viola and clarinet concerto, listen to it while you read

Viola in Music store

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:33:26 GMT

Find in the brand new Viola in Music store your favourite music, book, CD, DVD, accessories, gifts ideas for musicians and music lovers, all in one place

Henry Vieuxtemps and the viola

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:41:06 GMT

Read about Henry Vieuxtemps, the famous violin player who also played viola and wrote for it, listen to his music

How to play the viola: videos, tips

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:44:21 GMT

Whether you want to learn how to play the viola switching from violin or not, read here how to have a nice tone from the beginning, make it easier, have less stress, more fun! (it applies to little brother violin, too) Save yourself months of horrible sounds, years of stress, phisical injuries, dull playing. Enjoy it!

Viola orchestral parts, NOW 20OFF

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:45:57 GMT

Finally, here you have the viola orchestral parts you need, for practice, auditions, rehearsals, NOW 20OFF

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Thu, 01 Jul 2010 23:45:32 GMT

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Viola music 20 percent off!

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:31:36 GMT

Just a short message to let you know about a great opportunity to get some viola music at 20 percent discount from OUP, the prestigious Oxford University Press, publisher of viola works such as William Walton's Concerto for Viola and Orchestra, Ralph Vaughan Williams's Suite for viola and orchestra, Fantasia On Greensleeves and Romance for Viola and Piano, Faure's Requiem (1893 version) with only low stringed instuments in the orchestra, Benjamin Britten's Double Concerto Violin, Viola and Orchestra and the lovely Simple Symphony for string orchestra, quartets, tutorials and much much more music for strings and all other instruments. Click on any link here, before the sale ends.

Review of Kato Havas's teaching DVD on the causes and cures of physical injuries in VIOLA (and violin) playing

Sun, 30 May 2010 14:35:38 GMT

Kato Havas is a very special teacher. From her you can learn not only how to prevent and eliminate physical injuries and stage fright, but to really learn how to use music to communicate

Wedding sheet music download for viola and all instruments

Fri, 07 May 2010 13:15:17 GMT

Do you need to play at a wedding? Find here some very popular wedding sheet music download, with MIDI files and Mp3 piano accompaniment for viola with viola and other instruments. Download them instantly, some free.

Wedding music - Free classical music MIDI files download

Fri, 07 May 2010 13:15:15 GMT

Listen to some files of wedding music, with viola and other instruments, if you need to play them at a wedding or if you are organizing your own wedding. Download them free.

Buy downloadable viola sheet music

Wed, 05 May 2010 09:11:33 GMT

Find here a lot of viola sheet music to download: viola solos, viola concertos, viola and piano, orchestra parts, viola and other instruments. Get also their free MIDI files

Music teacher resources

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:23:18 GMT

Here are some music teacher resources, especially for viola and violin teachers, FREE sheet music, teaching videos, books, information on orchestral jobs and orchestral auditions, concertos, orchestral excerpts, accompaniment files, Minus one, music posters

Valentine music. Famous romantic classical music, Mp3, MIDI and printable sheet music to download, for viola and all instruments

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:15:19 GMT

Here you'll find Valentine music for your romantic night party, to impress your partner!

Thank You!

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:05:40 GMT

I wanted to thank you for all the content of this site. It was really useful. I will contact you again definitely. I play Violin but after finding out

Classical music Mp3 files to download, for viola and other instruments, with downloadable sheet music, also on iPod

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:01:08 GMT

You'll find classical music Mp3 files to download, for viola and other instruments, with downloadable sheet music, for you to practice

Kegelstatt Trio

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:51:39 GMT

Read about a beautiful work by Mozart for clarinet, viola and piano: the Kegelstatt Trio K498. Download MIDI file and score to listen to it and play it

David Oistrakh and the viola

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:23:17 GMT

David Oistrakh: one more famous violin player who played viola! Read about him and watch him play Mozarts Sinfonia Concertante for violino viola and orchestra with his son Igor, conducted by Menuhin

Christmas Carols free MIDI files, for all instruments, with sheet music

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:18:31 GMT

Here you can find a lot of Christmas Carols free MIDI files to download for viola with piano, violin, cello, string trio, quartet etc., with sheet music to download

What is a Cadenza?

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:17:13 GMT

Read about the cadenza and watch videos of a cadenza from Mozart Sinfonia concertante and of an unusual and funny example of it

Brandenburg Concerto 6 and the viola

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:15:59 GMT

Read about Bach's Brandenburg Concerto 6 and the most unusual, unique group of instruments in all the Brandenburg Concertos. Free MIDI file.

Brandenburg Concerto 3 and the viola

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:14:48 GMT

Read about Bach's Brandenburg Concerto 3 and its unusual group of instruments. Download FREE sheet music, MP3, MIDI file. Listen to it and play it.

Biography of Hector Berlioz, his music and the viola

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:11:20 GMT

From the biography of Hector Berlioz, find out what he thought of the viola, the music he wrote and played

More Christmas carols Mp3 files to download on your iPod (and more Christmas music), with downloadable sheet music, for 2 violas, viola and other instruments

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:35:42 GMT

Christmas carols Mp3 files, for viola and other instruments, with downloadable sheet music, for you to play during Christmas time

Viola Mp3 files, classical music Mp3 and much more. Find a lot of beautiful viola compositions

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:45:44 GMT

Looking for viola Mp3 files? Here they are. Listen to music samples, then buy and download yours, with all instruments

Famous viola solos

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:34:22 GMT

What are the most famous viola solos? Unaccompanied, with piano, orchestra and more... Find it out here

20 off Music Minus One for viola (actually, without it...)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:11:56 GMT

20 off! Music Minus One is a great way to practice your concertos and chamber music pieces. Find works for viola without it!

20 off Christmas sheet music for viola with other instruments

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:11:55 GMT

20 off! Find here all Christmas sheet music you need, to play solo, in duo, trio, quartet, orchestra. play-along CD.

Music gift ideas for a musician or a music lover

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:08:22 GMT

Need an original, great idea for a music gift? Find here the perfect music gift ideas for a musician or a music lover

Read about Kato Havas and New Approach on the causes and cures of physical injuries in VIOLA (and violin) playing

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:30:47 GMT

Kato Havas is a very special teacher. From her you can learn not only how to prevent and eliminate physical injuries and stage fright, but to really learn how to use music to communicate

Halloween music. Famous scary classical music, MP3, MIDI, printable and printed sheet music, for viola and all instruments

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:03:30 GMT

Here you'll find Halloween music for your scary night party, play a quartet with invited ghosts, impress your friends and have a lot of fun!

Harold in Italy, Symphony with solo viola by Hector Berlioz

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:13:25 GMT

Read about one of the most exciting viola and orchestra compositions, Berlioz's Harold in Italy, its origin. Listen to the whole work on video, find recordings and sheet music

Stamitz Viola concerto

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:41:40 GMT

Read and listen to Carl Stamitz viola concerto, a lovely piece, one of the best known concertos for viola. Listen to the whole work. Sheet music, CDs & more

Website update with more music to listen to!

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:25:11 GMT

Dear visitor,
the website is getting updated, with more music to listen to and to play (for those who wish so): videos of whole works, for samples of the use of the viola, printed and downloadable sheet music, Mp3 files, CDs.

Don't miss the next pages updates, even of you've already read much of this website, visit it again as there will be much more. We start with the viola player Antonin Dvorak

Antonin Dvorak, his music and the viola

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:18:48 GMT

From the biography of Antonin Dvorak, find out what he thought of the viola, the music he wrote and played

What is a Rondo? Read here, with examples on the viola

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:42:52 GMT

Read a description of the rondo, a very popular musical form, and watch videos of examples played on the viola

Is there any folk viola music?

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:44:39 GMT

Find here information on folk viola music, what to play, how to play it, classical composers who wrote folk music, watch videos of famous folk tunes played on the viola

Alessandro Rolla, his music and the viola

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:34:06 GMT

From the biography of Alessandro Rolla, find out what he thought of the viola, the music he wrote and played

Virtuoso

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:37:39 GMT

What does virtuoso mean? A very good person? or player? Find it out and get to know some virtuosos

Classical Music Posters, famous composers (and who played the viola too!)

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:32:56 GMT

Buy classical music posters, famous classical music composers: portraits, facsimiles, their house, their instruments and more. The perfect gift idea, or classroom music poster.

Orchestral jobs and orchestral auditions for viola (and other instruments)

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:02:24 GMT

Find here information on orchestral jobs and orchestral auditions for viola, where to find them, what to play, solos, concertos, orchestral excerpts with videos

Carl Stamitz, his music and the viola

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:17:27 GMT

Read about the viola player and composer Carl Stamitz, find out what he thought of the viola, the music he wrote and played