Violas

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Scherl and Roth SR82 Stradivarius Series Professional Viola Outfit
20% off $99+
Scherl and Roth SR82 Stradivarius Series Professional Viola Outfit
3,299.00
Scherl and Roth SR72 Series Professional Viola Outfit
20% off $99+
Scherl and Roth SR72 Series Professional Viola Outfit
2,589.00
Scherl and Roth SR62 Sarabande Series Intermediate Viola Outfit
20% off $99+
Scherl and Roth SR62 Sarabande Series Intermediate Viola Outfit
1,869.00
Scherl and Roth SR62 Sarabande Series Intermediate Viola
20% off $99+
Scherl and Roth SR62 Sarabande Series Intermediate Viola
1,449.00
Knilling 3105 Bucharest Model Viola Outfit
20% off $99+
Knilling 3105 Bucharest Model Viola Outfit
1,645.00
Cremona SVA-500 Premier Artist Viola Outfit
20% off $99+
Cremona SVA-500 Premier Artist Viola Outfit
499.99
Strobel MA-300 Recital Series Viola Outfit
20% off $99+
Strobel MA-300 Recital Series Viola Outfit
1,650.00
Strobel MA-500 Recital Series Viola Outfit
20% off $99+
Strobel MA-500 Recital Series Viola Outfit
2,174.00
Scherl and Roth SR72 Series Professional Viola
20% off $99+
Scherl and Roth SR72 Series Professional Viola
2,289.00
Scherl and Roth SR82 Stradivarius Series Professional Viola
20% off $99+
Scherl and Roth SR82 Stradivarius Series Professional Viola
2,869.00
Scherl and Roth SR82 Tertis Series Professional Viola
20% off $99+
Scherl and Roth SR82 Tertis Series Professional Viola
2,869.00
Scherl and Roth SR82 Tertis Series Professional Viola
20% off $99+
Scherl and Roth SR82 Tertis Series Professional Viola
3,299.00
NS Design NXTa Active Series Electric Viola in Sunburst
20% off $99+
NS Design NXTa Active Series Electric Viola in Sunburst
1,929.00
NS Design NXTa Active Series Electric Viola in Black
20% off $99+
NS Design NXTa Active Series Electric Viola in Black
1,929.00
NS Design CR Series Electric Viola
20% off $99+
NS Design CR Series Electric Viola
3,599.00
Revelle Model 630 Viola
20% off $99+
Revelle Model 630 Viola
1,999.00
Scherl and Roth SR42 Arietta Series Student Viola Outfit
20% off $99+
Scherl and Roth SR42 Arietta Series Student Viola Outfit
1,199.00
Scherl and Roth SR52 Galliard Series Student Viola Outfit
20% off $99+
Scherl and Roth SR52 Galliard Series Student Viola Outfit
1,439.00
Knilling 110VA Sebastian Model Viola Outfit
20% off $99+
Knilling 110VA Sebastian Model Viola Outfit
599.00
Ren Wei Shi Academy II Series Viola Outfit
20% off $99+
Ren Wei Shi Academy II Series Viola Outfit
679.99
Strobel MA-105 Student Series 12 in. Viola Outfit
20% off $99+
Strobel MA-105 Student Series 12 in. Viola Outfit
1,450.00
Strobel MA-85 Student Series 16.5 in. Viola Outfit
20% off $99+
Strobel MA-85 Student Series 16.5 in. Viola Outfit
1,050.00
Strobel MA-100 Student Series 13 in. Viola Outfit
20% off $99+
Strobel MA-100 Student Series 13 in. Viola Outfit
1,240.00
Strobel MA-80 Student Series 14 in. Viola Outfit
20% off $99+
Strobel MA-80 Student Series 14 in. Viola Outfit
799.99

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Violas

Like other instruments in the violin family the viola has a long history - of the four common orchestral strings it is the second oldest after the violin. Violas are similar to violins in appearance but are larger and are tuned one perfect fifth lower which is in turn an octave above the cello. For all its similarities the viola does exhibit several unusual traits compared to its siblings: most uniquely that music for the viola is usually written in the rarely-used alto clef (although some higher-register compositions may use the treble clef instead). Much of modern viola repertoire was written in the 20th century but the instrument is capable of playing many violin parts that date back far earlier.

Violas are often packaged in "outfits" which include critical accessories such as a bow and case as well as the instrument's strings bridge and tuning pegs pre-installed. Most major manufacturers offer their violas in this way including Bellafina Maple Leaf Strings Otto and Strobel. Certain brands specialize in unique varieties of the viola in which case the accessories required for that model are generally included - NS Design for instance is an electric instrument maker and their electric violas are packaged with special chinrests designed to fit their unconventional shape.