Thanks for the advice - looks like I'll have loads to do!
I already play the violin, so I'll have to get used to the viola first.
Alto clef is going to take some getting used to too...
I just received the viola: a lovely sound, bit like a cello on the lower range, I like that.
Another question: it came with a bow, and compared to my normal violin bow it does not look much longer at all. Maybe a bit sturdier, but I cannot be sure. Is that normal?

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