A dugout wooden trough covered with a flat plate, three strings, an onion-shaped bow, tied at the ends with a tuft of hair from a horse's tail - this folk instrument Slavic origin became the ancient ancestor of the current violin, one of the main instruments of the symphony orchestra.
Violin and viola.
Two or three performers, and already sounded on outdoors incendiary dance tune. Wandering musicians, wandering from city to city, from country to country, played folk violins at fairs. And they still sound in the villages of Belarus and the Smolensk region folk ensembles from two violins.
Bowed strings have been known in Rus' for a long time. In the north tower Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, built in the 11th century, there is a fresco depicting a musician playing the bowed instrument. The performer holds it at the chin, like a violin.
But she was not allowed into the palaces, where the muffled voice of the viola sounded. For the first time, the violin entered the orchestra only in the "stable choir" - the orchestra that accompanied the royal hunt.
The first violins appeared in France and Italy at the beginning of the 16th century. Soon they were made all over Europe. But Italy was famous for the best violins, giving the world outstanding violin makers: N. Amati, A. Guarneri, A. Stradivari. Their violins, made of well-dried, varnished maple and spruce plates, sang more beautifully than the most beautiful voices. The instruments created by the hands of these brilliant wizards have been played and are still being played today. outstanding violinists peace.
The violin has 4 strings, each of which has its own unique sound coloring. At the top, it is brilliant and bright, the two middle strings have a more gentle, poetic tone (the third is more intense, the second is soft), and the bottom - “bass” - has a juicy timbre and strength. The technical capabilities of the violin are great: it is the most mobile and flexible instrument among the bowed ones. Techniques of playing on it improved along with the art of individual virtuosos. The Italian N. Paganini especially expanded the possibilities of the instrument. Many wonderful violinists subsequently appeared, but no one could surpass him. And yet the Belgian A. Wieton, the Pole G. Wieniawski, the Hungarian J. Joachim, the Spaniard P. Sarasate, each in their own way managed to touch new strings of the violin's heart. "Legend", Wieniawski's polonaises and mazurkas, "Gypsy tunes" by Sarasate are still popular with listeners.
Remarkable compositions for violin were created by A. Vivaldi, J. S. Bach and W. A. Mozart, L. Beethoven and J. Brahms, P. I. Tchaikovsky and A. K. Glazunov.
And in the XX century. E. Isai, F. Kreisler, J. Kheifets, I. Menuhin, I. Stern, M. B. Polyakin conquered the audience with their virtuosity and brilliance of the game, penetration into expressive possibilities violins. Their art inspired composers to compose new concertos, sonatas, and plays.
Creative friendship connected D. F. Oysgrah with S. S. Prokofiev, D. D. Shostakovich, A. I. Khachaturian. Oistrakh was an outstanding interpreter of their works, many of which were dedicated to him. The concerts of T. N. Khrennikov and K. A. Karaev were given life by the outstanding Soviet violinist L. B. Kogan. His brilliant virtuosity and great temperament also manifested themselves in the interpretation of classical and romantic compositions.
The violin performs not only as a soloist in the orchestra. She is an indispensable member of chamber ensembles, participates in duets (ensemble of two musicians), trios (of three), quartets (of four), quintets (of five) and other ensembles.
The performances of the Violin Ensemble of the Bolshoi Theater enjoy great success in our country and abroad.
viola in appearance not easily distinguished from a violin - it is only slightly larger. The length of the body of the modern viola exceeds the length of the body of the violin by 3–4, rarely by 6 cm.
The viola has 4 strings tuned a fifth below the violin strings. In common registers with the violin, the timbre of the viola has a more muffled, matte tone. Its first string has a very poetic, chesty timbre, the fourth - "bass" - is distinguished by its density of sound and resembles the deep, expressive, rich timbre of the cello. In general, the timbre of the viola is inferior to the violin in brilliance and brightness, sometimes it seems that it is somewhat “squeezed”. This happens for purely acoustic reasons. After all, the viola is tuned a fifth below the violin. But there is no sharp difference in timbres between the viola and the violin, since they merge well when playing in an ensemble.
The viola appeared in the 16th century. But it did not immediately take its rightful place among the instruments of the orchestra. Only in the works of Beethoven and the Romantics did the viola acquire the significance of a melodic instrument.
Mozart, who played the viola himself, composed a duet for him and the violin - the "Concert Symphony", where two instruments compete in expressiveness. At the request of Paganini, G. Berlioz wrote the symphony "Harold in Italy", where the image of the disappointed hero J. G. Byron embodied the viola. Paganini himself created the Sonata for Grand Viola.
Our time has produced many outstanding violists. A remarkable performer was P. Hindemith - one of major composers 20th century He wrote 2 concertos for viola, Funeral music for viola, violin (or cello) and string orchestra, sonata.
The Soviet violist V. V. Borisovsky, a member of the Beethoven Quartet, conquered the audience with the wonderful sound of the viola, perfected in technique. He completed the unfinished sonata of M. I. Glinka for viola and piano.
The traditions of Borisovsky were continued by his student F. S. Druzhinin, to whom Shostakovich dedicated his last sonata for viola and piano. The timbre of the instrument here is the best suited for the embodiment of harsh and solemnly sad images, deep reflections on life. Nowadays, the viola participates not only in the ensemble and the symphony orchestra (usually there are 8–10 violists in the orchestra), but it is also a constant member of the bow quartet, and rarely performs as a solo instrument.
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Which has a similar device with the violin. However, it is slightly larger, which is why its sound has a lower register. Viola strings tuned in a special way. They are lower than the violin ones by a fifth, while they are higher than the cello ones by an octave. Notes for viola are written in treble and viola clefs.
History of occurrence
The viola instrument is considered the earliest of the existing bowed ones. Its origin dates back to the 15th-16th centuries. This tool was the first to receive the form familiar to today. Designed by Antonio Stradivari. Viol for the hand is considered to be the ancestor of the viola. This instrument was held at the left shoulder. It should be mentioned that the closest relative - viola da gamba was held on his knee. Italian name musical instrument was reduced over time to viola. In this form, it was preserved in English language. Bratsche got into German and similar to it. The viola instrument is measured in millimeters. There are specimens from 350 to 425 mm. The choice of size depends on the length of the hand of the performer. From the violin row it is the viola most came close to the viols, given the size and sound. Therefore, he quickly appeared in the orchestra, as a middle voice, he joined the symphony very harmoniously. The viola, thus, was a bridge between the disappearing kind of viola and violin instruments, which were emerging at that time.
Game technique
Viola is a musical instrument that requires special technique. Playing on it is different from that inherent in the violin. The difference lies in the way the sound is produced. more limited due to the large size and the need for significant stretching of the fingers. The timbre of the viola is matte, thick, less bright compared to the violin one, velvety in the lower register, somewhat nasal in the upper register. The dimensions of the body of the musical instrument do not correspond to the system. This is what creates an unusual timbre. With a length of 46 to 47 centimeters, the instrument has a length of 38 - 43 cm. On violas with large sizes, which are close to the classical ones, mainly play solo artists. They possess strong arms, as well as the developed technique. As a solo instrument, the viola is used relatively rarely. The point here is a small repertoire. However, relatively recently, many good violists have appeared, such as: Yuri Kramarov, Kim Kashkashyan. The main scope of this musical instrument remains the string and symphony orchestras. Here solo episodes are dedicated to the viola, as well as middle voices. This musical instrument is a mandatory participant string quartet. Can be used in other chamber compositions. For example, a piano quintet or quartet, or a string trio. Traditionally, they did not become violists from childhood, but switched to this instrument in a relatively adulthood. Typically after graduation music school, during admission to the conservatory or college. Most often, violinists with a large physique, wide vibration and big hands. Some great musicians combined two instruments. For example, David Oistrakh and Niccolo Paganini.
famous musicians
The viola instrument was chosen by Yuri Abramovich Bashmet. Among the others famous musicians who preferred our hero, it should be noted Vladimir Romanovich Bakaleinikov, Rudolf Borisovich Barshai, Igor Isaakovich Boguslavsky, Vadim Vasilyevich Borisovsky, Fedor Serafimovich Druzhinin, Yuri Markovich Kramarov, Tertis Lionel, Maurice Vieux, Maxim Rysanov, Kim Kashkashyan, Paul Hindemith, Tabea Tsi mmerman , Dmitry Vissarionovich Shebalin, William Primrose, Mikhail Benediktovich Kugel.
Artworks
The viola instrument with an orchestra sounds in the “Concert Symphony” by W. A. Mozart, “Sonata” by Niccolo Paganini, as well as in B. Bartok, Hindemith, William Walton, E. Denisov, A. Schnittke, G. F. Telemann, A. I. Golovina. The combination with the clavier is found in the works of M. I. Glinka, D. D. Shostakovich, Brahms, Schumann, Nikolai Roslavets, A. Khovaness. Solo can be heard in the works of Max Reger, Moses Weinberg, Ernst Ksheneck, Sebastian Bach. Adolphe Adam's ballet "Giselle" could not do without our hero. It also sounds symphonic poem Richard Strauss "Don Quixote". The ballet Leo Delibes "Coppelia" did not do without it. We should also remember Janacek's opera The Makropulos Affair. It also sounds in Boris Asafiev's ballet The Fountain of Bakhchisarai.
different principle
There is also a fundamentally different viola - It is customary to call it althorn. It's about about copper musical instrument. It belongs to the saxhorn family. Range - A - es 2. Due to the inexpressive and dull sound, the scope of use is limited only to brass bands. There, as a rule, he is assigned medium voices.
07.07.2009, 22:24
hooligan
07.07.2009, 23:17
08.07.2009, 21:13
If you are 17, will you not be drafted into the army in a year? What about the viola. what about the violin and from any school?
And you certainly want to be a professional musician?
1. That's exactly why I don't want to waste another year in 8th grade. So that they don’t take me THERE, I need to have a certificate of study at an institution of secondary vocational education, and for this I have a bone in my throat to do now! Yes, and as they explained to me, they DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT to take a student of the school into the army.
2. I DEFINITELY wish to become a professional musician.:skripka:
Olga Ginzburg
08.07.2009, 21:22
And you still think?! The viola is a wonderful instrument, with a rich timbre. And if your physical data allows you, don't even think about it - go and play.
Once upon a time my husband was offered to enter the horn instead of the clarinet, and he (the fool) refused. And so he remained a musician without a diploma. A musician, as they say, is from God. Now he regrets, but the train has left.
And you, if you play the viola, you can also practice the violin. Oleg Krysa, at one time, played part of the repertoire on the violin and part on the viola at our concert. Good luck to you.
08.07.2009, 21:25
from viola to violin - I have not heard of this.
My opinion is that it is better to enter the school "worse", but for the violin. And then to study, and if you study well, then maybe someday it will be possible to transfer to "good". And if you are lucky with the teacher, then this is not necessary. Don't step on yourself, it doesn't end well, as a rule.
By the way, do they know who will read you on the viola that you started at the age of 12? And then, maybe they don’t even guess, and this says a lot about a person and his capabilities.
08.07.2009, 21:47
By the way, do they know who will read you on the viola that you started at the age of 12? And then, maybe they don’t even guess, and this says a lot about a person and his capabilities.
Everyone in Merzlyakovka knows about this - all the time I studied with my last teacher I went there to her classes, and often performed at auditions for concerts. The thing is, not everyone believes it. At one of the consultations M.I. Keselman even hinted at the absence of any documentary evidence of this. Although I can provide anyone with a commendation sheet from 2005 at any time. where it is written in clear Russian "A student of the 1st grade of the orchestral string department is awarded for excellent studies."
08.07.2009, 21:53
somehow it is not very clear what exactly is happening. If you are not a "man from the street" and you are known, then how did it happen that the idea about the viola became a surprise and now you have to urgently decide something in two days?
It is only clear that for some reason they don’t want to mess with you, for which reason you won’t understand from the Internet.
You must be aware that there is no turning back. A violinist who plays the viola from time to time is one thing, but a violist who dares to pick up the violin, and even publicly, with a claim to something, is quite another. Viola, which is pushed into the hands "by force", under the pretext that you do not pull on the violin - this is a serious psychological problem. This is a trauma that a slightly proud person never forgets. Do you need it?
08.07.2009, 21:59
If the army threatened me, I would act anywhere and for anything, definitely. This will give you the opportunity to buy time, besides, you can continue to study the violin at the same time and try to enter somewhere in a year. And in general, you can do a lot of things, already being a student. Or maybe you will like the viola, who knows.
08.07.2009, 22:07
You can continue to play the violin at the same time and try to enter somewhere in a year.
This doesn't happen.
Music is certainly better than the army, in any form, but if there is an opportunity not to take vital important decisions in a matter of days, then this opportunity should be used, I think.
08.07.2009, 22:16
Viola, which is pushed into the hands "forcibly", under the pretext that you do not pull on the violin - this is a serious psychological problem. This is a trauma that a slightly proud person never forgets. Do you need it?
I don't need it, pardon the expression. It's so insulting, humiliating... I want to prove to them that I'm not like they think that I can do more! But how can I prove anything to them without going to college? This is a big dilemma for me...
And why they don’t want to mess with me, I’ll tell you now: everyone who didn’t listen to me spoke about the “lack of base”, supposedly I practice too little, and this is reflected in my game. Although at the same time it is widely noted that I have a good sound ... In addition, this distrust about the period of study also affects.
In general, I need the opinion of professional musicians, preferably faced with this problem. Then I would be able to choose more or less the right direction for myself.
08.07.2009, 22:24
well here I am professional musician, faced with this problem in the same form as you - I started at the age of 12, and at 15 I entered the St. Petersburg ten-year school, where I was happily sent to the viola. Opinions sounded something like Olga's - "and you still think ?!" And I'm still thinking. I think that they just got off - why mess around when there are already more or less ready-made violinists at the age of 15. Those. this is not the problem of the applicant - with adequate classes in a few years, everything could be caught up, but the problem of teachers and their desires.
If you want to play the violin, you need someone to take charge of you. Where to look for it, and whether there are such now - I do not know. I would enter anywhere, at least in some hole, but the violin, if they take it, and then I would intensively look for a teacher.
08.07.2009, 23:00
Hello, dear forum users! Please do not refuse the poor applicant to help with advice!
Here's the thing: I'm 17 years old, born in Krasnodar Territory, started studying music at the age of 12, studied in Moscow for the last 3 years. And now the time has come for admission, and after the first auditions it became clear that either the viola shines for me, or nothing at all (In Merzlyakovka I fell under the category "recommended to participate in the viola competition", and in Gnesinka I scored only 60 points.), I also submitted documents in Schnittke, audition tomorrow. At the preliminary consultations in Gnesinka and Merzlyakovka, I was strongly recommended to enter the viola ... I could go to the viola, but to be honest, I don’t really like this instrument (I don’t think of myself as a violist, for me this is a wild idea, it always seemed to me that to play the viola you need some special type of thinking, more melancholic or something...), and everything is aggravated by the fact that my "apparatus" is not adapted for this instrument (even teachers who gave consultations noted this everywhere).
So, ladies and gentlemen, I need your advice - WHAT SHOULD I DO??? My hands just drop ... Should I enter the viola or continue to achieve the violin like a kamikaze? Which teacher should you go to? What school should I enter?.. Can I transfer from viola to violin, if I'm already a student? I would be glad for any information! Thank you very much in advance!
Forgive me for butting in, but it seems to me that it is worth striving for your favorite instrument, even if, to put it mildly, you are not supported in this. Think of it as the next step on the path to the profession, which must be overcome. If it’s really bad with the above educational institutions, I would venture to advise where I study - moki.ru. Formally, this is a regional institution, but in fact Moscow, it is only considered "simpler", well, the competition, respectively, is lower by an order of magnitude, and the old people are calmly treated there. Just need to quickly decide everything, because. pianists have already, for example, passed their specialty. I don't know about violinists.
08.07.2009, 23:42
This doesn't happen.
That is, maybe theoretically it is possible, but it will be a case for the record book.
Theoretically (and practically) everything happens in life, I don’t know, unfortunately or fortunately :) My violinist brother just told me about two cases known to him in connection with this topic: in one student transferred to the violin, and in the other he received diploma as a violist and violinist. We are not talking about the book of records, it’s just that the circumstances of both developed.
Music, of course, is better than the army, in any form, but if there is an opportunity not to make vital decisions in a matter of days, then this opportunity should be used, I think
Of course, but it seems that the author does not have this opportunity. In fact, he and only he can prioritize in this situation.
08.07.2009, 23:55
My violinist brother just told me in connection with this topic about two cases known to him: in one, a student transferred to the violin, and in the other, he received a diploma as a violist and violinist. We are not talking about the book of records, it’s just that the circumstances of both developed.
And you can find out where it happened, in what city or country?
In any case, if this happens, then this is an exception to the rule. It happens that they win a million in the lottery - this is approximately from the same series.
09.07.2009, 00:27
It happened in Russia, though quite a few years ago. And apparently, the point here was in the efforts made for this, both in classes and in preparing the ground for such actions. Someone is waiting for winning the lottery, while someone achieves everything himself. However, I will not argue, everyone has their own opinion and their own ideas about what can and cannot be and why.
09.07.2009, 00:34
oh lord. I clarify that by lottery I meant not the chance of an event, but its probability. The likelihood that with all the efforts something will work out is extremely small.
09.07.2009, 00:50
I clarify that by lottery I meant not the chance of an event, but its probability. The likelihood that with all the efforts something will work out is extremely small.
If it wasn't in the capital cities, it's more possible. They treat everything easier there, but still - how lucky.
I clarify that I meant the same. Just passivity in thoughts leads to passivity in actions (deepest IMHO). The city is extremely metropolitan. In general, the author himself to decide, in the end.
stupid
09.07.2009, 01:25
Hello, dear forum users! Please do not refuse the poor applicant to help with advice!
Here's the thing: I'm 17 years old, I was born in the Krasnodar Territory, I started studying music at the age of 12, I studied in Moscow for the last 3 years. And now the time has come for admission, and after the first auditions it became clear that either the viola shines for me, or nothing at all (In Merzlyakovka I fell under the category "recommended to participate in the viola competition", and in Gnesinka I scored only 60 points.), I also submitted documents in Schnittke, audition tomorrow. At the preliminary consultations in Gnesinka and Merzlyakovka, I was strongly recommended to enter the viola ... I could go to the viola, but to be honest, I don’t really like this instrument (I don’t think of myself as a violist, for me this is a wild idea, it always seemed to me that to play the viola you need some special type of thinking, more melancholic or something...), and everything is aggravated by the fact that my "apparatus" is not adapted for this instrument (even teachers who gave consultations noted this everywhere).
So, ladies and gentlemen, I need your advice - WHAT SHOULD I DO??? My hands just drop ... Should I enter the viola or continue to achieve the violin like a kamikaze? Which teacher should you go to? What school should I enter?.. Can I transfer from viola to violin, if I'm already a student? I would be glad for any information! Thank you very much in advance!
You can always switch to alt. Even in the process of learning - on any course.
In Merzlyakovka they could not tell you otherwise. They prefer to take well-trained children there. Therefore, those who did not pass the exams in the competitive class at the Central Music School and the Gnessin Ten Years School go there more often.
In Gnesinka, they now prefer not to recruit a lot of people. And, of course, they also want technically advanced... If you decide to play viola, then Stoklitskaya and Vernigora are great teachers.
I don't know anything about Schnittke.
You will be gladly taken to the violin at the Pushkin School (MOMU No. 2 named after Prokofiev.) This is 40-50 minutes. from the Yaroslavl railway station. They are expected to have a very small flow of applicants this year due to the fact that the regional ministry of culture planted a "pig" on them - they sent recommendations to all schools in the region not to prepare applicants for this school. They wanted to shorten it, but, fortunately, it did not work out. The school was saved. They were given a set, but the flow had already dispersed to other establishments. They are now in such a situation that they will most likely take everyone who wants it. Exams are already underway there, but if you call and tell us about your ardent desire to study, then perhaps all is not lost. And there will be announced additional set in August-September. Moreover, Anna Grigoryevna Dvoretskaya teaches there - a good teacher from Gnesinka. (I know many of its graduates - this is a very worthy job). From the regional schools, the guys also successfully enter Moscow universities (including the conservatory). If you don’t get through Schnittke either, write to me in a personal, I’ll give you the phone number of the right and important person. He decides a lot (almost everything) there.
09.07.2009, 17:48
All in all so...
Yesterday I was in Schnittke, where they offered me a choice: either I go to them, to prof. Igolinsky, but I refuse further competition in other institutions, or I continue the competition in all schools, but I can forget about them. I was given half an hour to think. Moreover, they did not give ANY guarantee that I would go beyond the 2nd round.
And after thinking as far as it was possible, I chose the 2nd option...
You will probably call me a weirdo, or some other more unpleasant word, but if you think about it, I did the right thing - I, frankly, have problems with solfeggio, especially in writing dictations. Moreover, there are 2 places for the violin, and 4 more contenders with a more complex program (example: I have a Viotti concerto No. 22, while others have both Mendelssohn and Venyavsky ...).
In Gnesinka, after 2 rounds, my total score is 121 ... Now I'm seriously thinking of going to Merzlyakovka to play viola, there I got 84 after the 1st round (passing 75), and they gave guarantees ...
But I'm not going to leave the violin! I'll get ready violin program to the senior year, and I will be transferred! ..
I'm more inclined to fight than to stay full and satisfied... :spaga:
Let's see what happens...
09.07.2009, 18:29
Oral exam in solf. in Merzlyakovka will be on the 11th, that is, the day after tomorrow. I'll let you know as soon as I know my score.
It is fairly easy to confuse the viola and the violin, and some players find the violin to be a difficult instrument, after which it is easy to switch to the viola. But this is not so at all. Violin and viola are two separate instruments, and mastering both requires work and practice. The violin and viola have significant differences that affect the sound and playing technique.
The structure of the violin and viola
Both of these instruments are strings, but the viola sounds in a lower register. Both instruments have the same structure: there is a neck and body, four strings. However, the viola is larger than the violin. Its body can be up to 445 mm long, and the neck of the viola is also longer than that of the violin. This is a fairly massive instrument, so it will not be easy for violinists to switch to viola. In addition, due to the size of the viola, it is learned to play as an adult, unlike the violin, which is played from childhood.
sound
The violin is a delicate instrument whose sound depends on many things, such as lacquer and material. Sound range: from G small octave to A fourth octave.
The viola sounds lower than the violin. Its range is from C small octave to E third octave. It is also interesting that the notes for the viola are written in the alto clef.
Bows
Violin and viola require different bows due to construction, size and sound. At the bow of the violin at the block (the end of the bow, which the musician holds), sharp and right angles. The viola bow has rounded corners, and this bow is also heavier.
When choosing between viola or violin, consider the following guidelines:
- Your build and hand size. If you have big hands and a strong physique, feel free to try the viola. The violin is suitable for people with a fragile physique.
- Musicians are also advised to take into account the characteristics of a person's character when choosing an instrument. It is believed that the violin is suitable for open and emotional natures, and the viola is for restrained and calm people.
- Try playing both instruments, or at least listen to their sound. Still, the choice of instrument is more a matter of personal preference, so choose an instrument that suits you.
Remember: the main thing is that the instrument pleases you. Then you will have progress in the game and enjoy
