Considering taking up the viola this year? Think again. Classic FM did a great job summarizing why playing the viola might not be the best choice for you. Violists are often tormented because no one understands why they exist. It's certainly an existential crisis for many violists.
Violas have always been the butt of viola jokes since first violins came into existence. According to WikiPedia, "The viola jokes are thought to have originated from the 18th century when the part of the viola was very uncomplicated and often just a filler part, thus attracting
How do you protect your instrument? Pack it in a viola case. How do you protect your instrument? #funwcq #silly #funny #cute #lol #catalystquartet #violajokes A photo posted by Catalyst Quartet (@catalystquartet) on Dec 29, 2015 at 2:01pm PST
What's the Difference between the First and Last Desk of a Viola Section? Half a measure.
What do a viola and a lawsuit have in common? Everyone is happy when the case is closed.
Why Shouldn't Violists Take up Mountaineering? Because if they get lost, it takes ages before anyone notices that they're missing.
What's the Difference between a Viola and a Coffin? The coffin has the dead person on the inside.
Why Shouldn't Violists Take up Mountaineering? Neither one strikes in the same place twice.