If you're coming from the violin, the viola can feel unexpectedly difficult. The wider spacing between notes means your left hand can't rely on the same habits you're used to.
In this lesson segment, violist Christian Kim explains a simple concept that helps the hand adapt. Instead of stretching upward with the fourth finger, you'll learn how turning the hand slightly toward the instrument naturally widens the reach and makes the spacing far more manageable.
Christian also introduces a classic Schradieck exercise that strengthens these movements while reinforcing balanced finger placement and flexible thumb positioning.
It's a small shift in approach, but once you feel it, the viola suddenly makes a lot more sense.
What will you discover next in your playing?
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