How hard will it be to learn to play the viola all over again?

I played the viola in elementary school for two years. I haven't picked the instrument up for six years, and am going to a high school where i will be in an orchestra again. How hard will it be for me to have to re-learn everything and catch up to all the others when I haven't touched my viola in six years? Also, will I need to buy a bigger viola, or can I still use the one that I had in elementary school? If I need to buy a new one, how much is that going to cost me?

How hard will it be to learn to play the viola all over again?
It's like falling off of a bicycle. You never forget that you don't want to. You will be a little rusty for awhile, but it will come back to you soon enough. You may be able to get started with the viola you already have, but I would sincerely recommend that you ask your teacher for advice concerning this matter. I don't know what size Viola you have now, and there is no way to give an opinion without knowing the size of your instrument, the length of your arm, and your body frame type.





You may be able to trade in the Viola you already have, and there is a slight chance that your school has an instrument available to borrow until you can resolve this. As for the issue of how much the Viola is going to cost, it depends on the value of your trade in. By the way, it may not be to your advantage to trade in the instrument at all. Sometimes you can actually sell it for more than you can trade it in for. Your teacher can advise you about this, or your grade school teacher might able to shed light here as well.





I put a few links below to help you. If you can't find a Viola anywhere else, try


the Cremona 150 or 175 to start off with. I am putting a link on here to show you the instrument. I have never dealt with the company before and I want you to know that.


http://www.bryansmusic.com/Viola.htm/769...


I have dealt with this company. They have always treated me well, but the picture isn't nearly as pretty.


http://www.folkofthewood.com/page483.htm





Here's another dealer. I have had very little contact with them, but the little I have had is satisfactory.


http://www.folkmusician.com/Cellos_-_Vio...





Hope this helps.
Reply:I'm not exactly sure how long it'll take, but since you've played before, it should take about half the time, if you remember things like finger positions, etc. As for catching up...I don't think it'll be easy. Highschoolers are VERY serious about their music, for the most part, and most have been playing for three to eight years. So, it'll take time, and LOTS of practice.


~Tap Happy
Reply:You need a bigger viola and a private teacher.

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