The bow should weigh a good deal more. Oh what a lovely sound! I often end up wishing for that lower range and threatening to bring my viola to sessions. I may do that tomorrow.

I'd think that harmony instruction and books might be more readily available than viola books. I just muck around by ear, but am interested in suggestions for more scientific suggestions, so I'll watch this thread.

Those five string fiddles are lovely indeed. I decided to put my music related earnings toward one such, but then discovered that I'd probably be well into my 70s before I could afford one. Ach Weel.