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Viola for Violinists

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Dear Violist:

My name is Aaron Au. I am a violist at the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, Canada where I am currently pursuing a doctoral degree in string performance and pedagogy. The following survey has been designed to help understand and highlight the differences between playing the violin and viola. It will also examine the state of viola pedagogy, both past and present. The information collected will be compiled and used in my doctoral thesis, which aims to develop a systematic approach for teaching the viola to violinists.

Section A deals with your training as a violist. Section B deals with your performance and pedagogical experience as they pertain to the viola. Section C collects personal data to place your answers from the previous sections in context. Section D provides an opportunity for a more detailed follow-up in the future.

It will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

This survey is being conducted in accordance with the guidelines set out in the University of Alberta Standards for the Protection of Human Research Participants. Your survey responses will be stricly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Aaron Au by email at the email address specified below.

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

Section A: Personal Study Experience

At what age did you begin playing a stringed instrument?

I began my studies on the:

Violin

Viola (you will automatically jump to Section B of the survey)

At what age did you begin the viola?

Why did you begin studying the viola?

When I began my studies on the viola I:

continued viola lessons with my violin teacher

switched to a teacher who specialized in viola

Other

Comments:

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The teacher, who supervised my switch from violin to viola, was effective at pointing out the fundamental differences between the two instruments.	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree

Comments:

in the Left Hand

in the Right Hand

Other

Comments:

How did you learn to read the alto clef?

Section B: Performance and Pedagogy

I teach or I have taught:

Violin only

Viola only

Both instruments

I have not taught up until this point

Comments:

in the Left Hand

in the Right Hand

Other

Comments:

The studies, which I would recommend to students switching from violin to viola (and the reasons for their selection), are:

The pieces, which I would recommend to students switching from violin to viola (and the reasons for their selection), are:

The resources (books, biographies, videos, etc.), which I would recommend to students switching from violin to viola, are:

Section C: Personal Data

How many years have you been playing the viola?

Are you currently a student and if so, at which institution?

Are you currently a teacher and if so, at which institution?

Are you currently performing with a professional ensemble or orchestra?

Section D: Future Follow-up

Name

City and Country of Residence

E-mail address

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