The viola is the middle voice of the string family. It is slightly larger than a violin and has a lower and deeper sound than a violin. Since the 18th century it has been the middle or alto voice of ...

I find it amazing to think about the long journey my instruments made, from where they were created, into my hands. Under my ...

This handbook provides a historical account of the development of the violin, viola and their close relatives as well as a practical guide to ... style and to guide listeners toward a clearer ...