Violin or viola?

My friend and I are having an argument...she used to play violin and now plays viola while I stick true to the violin. What do you think is a better instrument to play...the violin or viola?

Violin or viola?
For the instruments themselves, there are few differences. The violin uses treble clef, which is more widely used than the viola's alto clef, but most viola players learn to read treble clef anyway. The viola is bigger, and can be easier to handle for larger people.





In an orchestra, there will always be less viola players and so there will be less competition which is why I played the viola through out high school and college and would say the viola is a better instrument to play, because you'll have more opportunities.
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Reply:Q: What is the difference between a violin and a viola?





A: A viola burns longer.





Seriously, though, I don't think either instrument can be said to be better than the other. Your choice will have to depend on what your personal musical goals happen to be. As Sabrina mentioned, the relative shortage of viola players can lead to more consistent employment.





On the other hand, the fact that there is so much more music written for the violin can lead to its own opportunities for the truly gifted soloist. Any casual fan of classical music can probably name several famous violin players off the top of their head, but well-known viola players are more difficult to come by.