Tips on Playing Your Favorite Songs With Your Viola

The first song you may want to learn to play would be your favorite songs. There’s no doubt that it gives motivation and excitement to practicing a song you dreamt of playing with your viola. Violas create a richer tone and playing your favorite song with it gives you a sense of fulfillment. There’s also an advantage if you will practice a song that is very familiar with you. Whether it is a popular song or not, everything would really be difficult at first. To help you learn and master that piece you would love to play with your viola, here are some tips you may consider:

 

Take Care of Your Instrument

 

It is the first and foremost you would need to do – taking good care of your instrument. Make it a habit to clean it with a soft cloth and keep it inside the case when you are not using it. You would not want its quality to be degraded and affect its sound. 

 

Listen to the Song You Want to Learn

 

Unless you have learned to play by ears, listening to the song repeatedly will help you get familiar with the tone of the piece. You listen to your favorite song for entertainment, now you listen to carefully examine the music. Visualizing and analyzing is an important part of learning to play a certain song.

 

Read the Music

 

While some great musicians don’t know how to read music, learning how to do so is still an important skill that every aspiring musician should take seriously. It will not only help you learn a piece faster but will also bring out the confidence in you. If you have a printed music sheet, you can also jot down notes on the pages to guide you when you play. 

 

Play With a Slow Tempo

 

It may be a boring activity but playing on a slow tempo will show you the accuracy of sound and movements, and will help you play the piece correctly. If you have completely acquired the techniques, you can slowly increase the tempo and play with style.

 

Take Some Break During Practice

 

If you feel tired, take a break. Playing the viola requires proper posture and fatigue can impact your practice. You don’t have to pressure yourself into learning the music. Just have fun and practice with ease. 

 

Record Your Performance

 

If you have practiced playing the song for several times already, you can record a performance and play it back to check for mistakes and identify the areas that need improvement. You can simply record on your phone or download an audio recorder on your laptop. 

 

Consistency is a significant factor in developing your playing skills. You have to make sure that you are attending all your lessons and making the most out of it. Being able to learn how to play the viola is one thing, playing your favorite song with your viola is another. Never rush in learning that piece that you want to play. Keep on practicing and developing your skills. As long as you’re progressing, it’s always worth celebrating.