What is the difference between a violin and a viola?

The Violin and the Viola are both members of the string instrument family. Let's take a look at the 5 main differences between Violas and Violins. read more

Viola tuning The viola tuning is the second important difference between violin and viola and it goes together with the different viola size, which also gives the viola its different (and nicer, in my opinion) timbre, tone quality. read more

The violin and viola are similar in a number of ways. They both have the same general shape and basic color, however, if you look and listen, you will be able to tell the difference. They both make beautiful sounds, but while they seem similar, are actually different. read more

Viola vs Violin Belonging to the string family, the violas and violins may sound similar to many. But the truth is that they are different and it is easy to distinguish between the two. One can differentiate between viola and violin in just one look. read more