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Viola

You just found this area's Cost-Effective Solution to being in the School Music Program. And you can join with thousands of parents who look to Naperville Music as their Family Friendly Music Store. We are a leading music dealer nationally, but our headquarters has been right here in your neighborhood since we opened in Naperville over 45 years ago.

Naperville Music has programs specifically designed for students who are new to band and/or orchestra. We provide top quality, teacher-approved instruments, and we have been doing it for over 45 years. It's quick, easy, and very affordable. And all of your rental applies to the purchase.

- SELECTING BEGINNER STRING INSTRUMENTS -

Most beginner string instrument students will start with a fractional sized instrument (as opposed to a full sized). It is common and expected that children outgrow beginner level (fractional sizes) string instruments. As your child outgrows a fractional sized instrument contact us to exchange it for the next size up. There is no charge for the exchange--simply continue with the same monthly lease payment.

When your child is ready for a full sized string instrument, we credit 100% of your fractional sizes principal payments to our full sized instruments.

To determine the fractional size needed for a Viola use a yardstick or tape measure and measure from the middle of the neck under the chin down the length of the fully extended left arm to the middle of the palm. If your child is an "in between" measurement it is best to go with the smaller size instrument. Better yet- bring your child and let us do it!

12" Viola (20 inches)
13" Viola (22 inches)
14" Viola (23 inches or above

Viola

The Viola looks very similar to the violin but slightly larger. It has a lower and deeper sound. The viola has four strings, and is played by drawing a bow across its strings. Refer to the size recommendations for the correct size viola for your student.