Viola
The viola is a bowed string instrument tuned a perfect fifth below the violin. It reads primarily in alto clef and fills the alto register of the string section.
| Instrument family | Strings (Bowed) |
| Clef | Alto, Treble |
| Concert pitch | Yes |
| Concert range | C3–E6 |
Playable Range
Comfortable range: C3–E6
Standard Tuning
| String | Note |
|---|---|
| 1 | C3 |
| 2 | G3 |
| 3 | D4 |
| 4 | A4 |
Position Chart
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