Can you play the viola like this?

Can you play the viola like this?


Hi everyone:


My 11 yrs old daughter wants to play the viola at school however, because of an accident, she can't bend her left hand at the angle needed. My question is this: can you play the viola with the right hand and if so, what adjustments need to be made to the viola in order for it to work?


Anyone?

Can you play the viola like this?
um not she can't and i am very sorry that that happened try cello or something because if she were to play in the school orchestra she can't sit in the middle because the bows would collide and she might hurt somebody. honestly try the cello or bass or try a wood wind. i am viola player myself and i have asked this before you can't play viola right-handed. i am very sorry that happend. if you need more email me.
Reply:you need to be able to bend the wrist and the elbow of both arms in order to play the violin and viola. The bow arm must be as flexible as the arm that holds the instrument. I think it might be better if she looked at another instrument. Trumpet perhaps.?