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LaraMN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-13-06 02:32 PM
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Present/ former viola players: check in!
I am of the firm belief that viola players are a unique breed of beings. I played viola for eight years (not particularly well, mind you) as did my best friend, and one of our other close friends. We're all quirky gals. I wanna know who else here plays/ed so I can assess if my characterization is accurate.
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swag Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-13-06 02:36 PM
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1. I started to have a go a couple of years ago, but was so offended
by the alto clef that I started classical guitar instead.

I know advice is not what this thread is about, but do you have any advice for coping with the alto clef when one is accustomed to the treble and bass clefs?
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LaraMN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-13-06 02:38 PM
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4. No. But I can play "Smells Like Teen Spirit."
I was only ever very familiar with alto clef, so it wasn't an issue.
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tjwmason Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-13-06 02:39 PM
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5. The way that I conceive of the Alto clef.
it to take the treble clef and stick it directly on top of the bass clef, cutting the top and bottom to make is a manageable size.
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swag Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-13-06 02:40 PM
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7. I'll dig out some sheet music when I get home
and see if I can work that concept.

Thanks.
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tjwmason Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-13-06 02:37 PM
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2. Well I'm as normal as they come.
:crazy:

Raising my hand as another former viola player.
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LaraMN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-13-06 02:40 PM
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6. How long since you've played?
I was thinking about my viola, because I caught a snip of the Brandenburg Concerto this morning, and it's fast become an earworm. We used to play it every year.
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tjwmason Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-13-06 02:42 PM
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8. When I was in school.
Thinking back, it would be between 10 and 15 years since I've played now. Golly, that makes me sound old :scared:
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ohiosmith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-13-06 02:38 PM
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3. Never cared much for Frenchie games. Played a lot of Indian poker.
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Oeditpus Rex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-13-06 02:43 PM
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9. You're quirky?
Who knew? :shrug:
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LaraMN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-13-06 02:46 PM
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10. Or that was a typo of "quicky."
The world may never know...
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xmas74 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-13-06 02:48 PM
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11. I didn't but my brother did.
Viola and trombone. Both are odd instruments.
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XNASA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-13-06 02:52 PM
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12. Q: What's the difference between a violin and a viola?
A: A viola burns longer.
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XNASA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-13-06 02:53 PM
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13. Q: What's the difference between a viola and an onion?
A: No one cries when you cut up a viola.
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Avalux Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Jul-13-06 02:54 PM
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14. I did, for 10 years.
Wasn't terrible, don't let anyone tell you it's an easy instrument to play, lol. As an adult I've since purchased a violin and morphed to that. So I guess I can play both now. :hi:
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