i play the violin.
[{"role": "system", "content": "Playing the violin entails holding the instrument under the chin, supported by the left shoulder (see below for variations of this posture). The strings are sounded either by drawing the bow across them (\"arco\"), or by plucking them (\"pizzicato\"). The left hand regulates the sounding length of the strings by stopping them against the fingerboard with the fingers, producing different notes. It is possible to play the violin holding it in a variety of ways. Most players hold the lower bout of the instrument between the left shoulder and the jaw, often assisted by a semi-permanently attached chinrest and detachable shoulder rest. If held properly under the chin, the violinist can let go of the instrument with their hands and it will stay there firmly. Other common ways to hold the instrument include the seated Carnatic attitude, with the scroll resting on a foot, or the dancing-master's \"kit\" or \"pochette\" hold, along the forearm, by the lower margin of the rib cage, even though these are not widely traditional holds. In Morocco the violin is often held completely upright resting on the seated player's thigh with the left hand stabilizing the balance while fingering. The chinrest and shoulder rest accessories come in a great variety of styles and shapes, so each individual may find the combination that best suits their build and playing style.\n"}, {"role": "user", "content": "I have never played the violin, but I think it sounds beautiful."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "It is the smallest and highest pitched regular use stringed instrument. I used to play the viola."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Really? I love the viola and its bass sound. Can you tell me more about it?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "It is a deeper sound than the violin but higher than the cello or bass. There are pegs on it that you can adjust to change the pitch of each string."}, {"role": "user", "content": "Yes I hear that. I had a friend that played the cello. What do you know about the cello?"}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "The cello has low pitch strings in the tune of C, G, D, A and is a lower octave than the viola."}, {"role": "user", "content": "I love the tune of C. Do you like Mozart by any chance? He has great strings."}, {"role": "assistant", "content": "I love Mozart! All of his 27 pieces are great."}]