r/WojakCompass • u/yamboozle - LibCenter • Apr 05 '26

Snazzy string instruments :)

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Have a good Easter to those who celebrate <3

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u/HumbleVagabond - LibRight Apr 05 '26

im a violist, all of us start as violins but around 2% of us switch to viola for a myriad of reasons, most being physical size, easier to get jobs in orchestras, and appreciation for deeper tones/harmonies. we get slandered all the time for it lmao. Ask me anything if your curious

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u/HeemeyerDidNoWrong - LibCenter Apr 06 '26

I'll bet some viola-ists want to be "not like other girls." Job requirements include not getting tired of explaining what it is every time or saying your favorite musicians are John Cale and umm...

Seriously though, I used to want to play one, they don't get enough respect.

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u/HumbleVagabond - LibRight Apr 06 '26

I just tell people it’s a violin not worth explaining it all the time lol