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The article focuses on finding the right-sized viola for a player, taking into account factors such as body outline, shoulder strain, and corner clearance. It discusses the potential obstacles to playability caused by wide Cremonese corners and narrow Brescian models, and suggests raising the treble...

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Publicado en:Strad Vol. 134; no. 1603; pp. 70 - 72
Autor principal: Sandvoss, Chris
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Newsquest Specialist Media Nov2023
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Sumario:The article focuses on finding the right-sized viola for a player, taking into account factors such as body outline, shoulder strain, and corner clearance. It discusses the potential obstacles to playability caused by wide Cremonese corners and narrow Brescian models, and suggests raising the treble side of the bridge or lowering the A-string cant to alleviate these issues. It emphasizes the importance of ergonomic considerations for promoting longevity in comfort.