Viola vs. violin is a comparison many have considered. The two instruments are quite similar in many ways, and to the untrained eye, can appear almost identical. But, as you probably know, these two closely related instruments have some notable differences. Whether you’re a new player trying to choose the right stringed instrument for yourself …
At Dolce Violins, we have a wide selection of violas for sale in the $1,000 to $3,000 range. These are excellent affordable intermediate violas for advancing players, but also great options for new students looking to start playing with a higher quality instrument. Snow Viola Model SA100 (15″) – $990 Our Snow SA100 violas are …
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Lionel Tertis, born in 1876 in the borough of Hartlepool in Northeast England, is regarded as one of the great viola virtuosos of the 20th century. However, he started out by concentrating on the violin, which he studied in Leipzig, Germany and at the Royal Academy of Music (RAM) in London. While at RAM, the …
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Eastman Strings – One of the best modern violin brands. Eastman Strings is one of our favorite brands at Dolce Violins. The modern incarnation of the famed nineteenth century German workshops, Eastman Strings offers an excellent quality-to-affordability ratio in each of their products. This company combines all of the craftsmanship of a master luthier with …
