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Structural characteristics of the viola instrument

The viola is very similar to the violin but with a different size. The size of this instrument is a little bigger than the violin and it is 5 cm longer, because the difference in size is very small, sometimes it is difficult to separate it from the violin. Also, its sound range is lower than that of the violin, and its playing style is similar to that of the violin. In terms of sound range, this instrument has a sound between violin and cello. The body of the instrument consists of four parts: handle, strings, resonating bowl, and bow. The number of strings is the same as that of a violin, four, and since it is larger than a violin, its strings are also thicker. The resonating bowl is pear-shaped and usually made of hardwood such as ebony or rosewood. The bow is also made of horse hair. Among the most important viola players in the world, we can mention Carl Stamitz, Lionel Tertis, William Primrose, Nobuko Imai, Yuri Best, Lawrence Power, etc.

Learning music in Edmonton

In the early days, music was performed in churches and community halls in Edmonton. Edmonton has a history of performing opera and classical music. Both are sponsored by various clubs and associations. Edmonton's first major radio station, CKUA, began broadcasting music in 1927. This city is the center of music education. The University of Alberta began its Department of Music in 1945, and McEwan University opened a jazz theater and music program in 1980. The city is also very famous for holding symphony orchestras. Edmonton has a vibrant popular music scene in the genres of hip hop, reggae, R&B, rock, pop, metal, punk, country, and electronics. Famous local musicians of the past and present of this city include Robert Golett, Tommy Banks, Eleanor Collins, Stow Davis, Tim Fahan, Weapons of Cadence, Krishna Turner, Smalls. Festivals such as Edmonton Folk Festival and Edmonton Blues Festival are also held there annually.