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Thomastik Dominant Viola Strings Medium Gauge Review

Regardless of your proficiency level with viola, choosing viola strings that sound good is essential. Though it may not seem that way, a reliable set of strings can change the way you play and allow you to get the best sound out of your viola, good for beginners who are still understanding what it means […]

Vio Music #950 Full Size 4/4 Viola Bow Review

Of course, every violist will have at least one bow for their viola. But your current bow may be the one that was included with the purchase of your first instrument. Now that you’ve been playing for a while, you could be thinking about finding a viola bow that’s better suited to your playing style. […]

Larsen Viola String Set Medium Gauge Review

A few years ago, I decided to upgrade my viola with new strings. I almost gave up my search for better viola strings since those I tried could not deliver the sound that I desired. Finally, I settled on Larsen up to 16.5 medium gauge viola strings, which I have scrutinized below.Things to Consider before […]

D Z Strad #500F Viola Bow Review

A viola’s playability depends on its bow. However, the challenge sets in when looking to choose the right bow from the variety sold. I faced this problem till I purchased D Z Strad Viola bow #500F for beginners. I have scrutinized the bow, to let you gauge if it is worth buying.Things to Consider before BuyingThere […]

Thomastik-Infeld S23 Spirocore Viola Strings Review

When my viola’s strings wore out, I encountered an uphill task in finding replacement viola strings that would deliver a similar performance as my viola’s original ones. Most of the strings I tried could hardly produce quality tone, and they were less responsive. Fortunately, a friend suggested Thomastik- Infeld S23 medium gauge strings, which I […]

Thomastik Dominant Viola String Set Medium Gauge Review

A viola’s strings need replacements after they wear out. However, finding viola strings whose responsiveness is similar to your viola’s original strings can be a daunting task. Just like you, I faced this challenge until I purchased Thomastik Dominant’s 16.5-inch medium gauge viola strings set. Herein is my experience from using the string set.Things to […]

Fiddlerman FCFB-VLA Carbon Fiber Viola Bow Review

In my first year as a viola student, I was confused about the best viola bow to purchase so that I could improve my viola skills. I did my research, but I still could not settle on the bow to buy. So, I consulted my instructor with a list of my preferred violas; he suggested […]

Pirastro Passione Viola String Set Review (Medium)

Finding a viola string set with an excellent tuning stability and sound quality to upgrade a viola may be an overwhelming task to many people. Just like most of them, I encountered this problem, but fortunately, it was solved when I purchased the Pirastro Passione medium, a viola strings set with most qualities that define […]

Best Viola Bow Review in 2018

With so many brands of viola bows available, it can be difficult to find one that matches your needs. It’s not necessary to sell your first born to get a good viola bow, but you do need to have an understanding of what to look for so that you don’t get an inferior quality bow. […]

Best Viola Strings Review in 2018

As a musician who has performed in a number of orchestras, I can tell you that the right viola strings can make a dramatic impact on the tone and intonation of a viola. The viola section is often the focus of jokes by other orchestral members for being an unwanted instrument due to the difficulty […]