Thinking about picking up another instrument.

[moneyspills]

I'm a little shy about singing which is why I was like, NOOOO when my teacher suggested vocal lessons because then I wouldn't have to get another instrument.

I can't argue with you on one thing though!
THE HARP MAKES PRETTY SOUNDS AA * o *
Is it hard to learn?

Here's what I found on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqLwz-Csa88

[Bubblehead0987654321]

Go with your choice of flute. It's best to try to go away from a different instrument type so u can get a feel for a wider arrange of instruments. I mean, if u play a brass instrument and change to another brass instrument, yes it is different tone and style but u know how to play it with the same form. Same with a saxophone and clarinet, both use the same way to produce sound.

[Padalickme]

Keyboard is definitely beneficial. It helps you with a lot of other skills.

[AkaTsuki-chan]

ruciia

As the title says. ;w; I've been playing the violin since I was seven and I am currently thinking about picking up another instrument. My violin teacher first suggested it ever since I told her I was thinking of becoming a music major.

I realize that picking up the piano would be the wisest choice but unfortunately I don't have enough space in my house to get a piano D: also it's pretty expensive adsfadsf

Should I get a keyboard then? :c
I was also thinking about the flute or the viola.

Which would work the best / easiest for me?

Viola would be a pretty easy transition for you. In my opinion, the viola is kind of the redheaded stepchild of the orchestral family though - I'd rather go with cello.

If you're considering becoming a music major, piano really is the way to go - but you'll probably be taking piano courses anyway as a requirement for your degree. Getting a keyboard without weighted keys would be pretty useless (you might as well get a 40 dollar violin) but the higher quality ones have a higher price to match; as with any kind of instrument.


I'm partial to flute because I already play it, but it's a very different animal from the violin. Weird fingering and embouchure aside, the breathing is another layer of things to manage. It's a very fun instrument though.


What kind of degree are you considering pursuing?

[abby_lovely]

DRUMS. I really want to learn how to play the drums. But I've got to advocate for the piano. It's my first love.

[DragonFang09]

I, too, would recommend trying a guitar. I play acoustic, and I've had the one I've got since I was a kid, but didn't actually take an interest in playing until just about a year or so ago. I've taught myself to play quite a few songs, and I've even come up with a catchy little tune that I can't do anything with cause I don't write music. I also play harmonica, and if you don't want to sing, the harmonica is one way to avoid singing. I will warn you, though, that harmonicas take a lot of air to play.

[JustAnotherLatin]

Do you want something related to the violin or totally different?


You could go for a Celo or a really sexy sexy Double Bass

There are other kindda related and "easy" for learning 2 diciplines at the same time, like the guitar....


Or you can go full make over and grab a AMAZING SOUND MACHINE! trumpet.... or even a trombone.... or sax

If it's an space matter try a harmonica, it's small, portable and has a unique sound smile

[ruciia]

Jordamn

That's true.
Mmm.
After some consideration, I think I'm going to pick up the flute ;w; Thank you very very much for your input though!

[Jordamn]

You can get a old used upright piano for like $300, and uprights don't take up much space.

Keyboards aren't quite the same. When I sit at a piano, it just drives me to want to play better. I don't feel that with a keyboard. That is, unless you're using a keyboard as a keyboard and aiming for like MIDI synth stuff, then that's pretty cool.

Viola and also cello would be easier for you and useful as a string player. If I could find four people who played all three, I would be seeing them in the studio a LOT. However, if you're goal is to diversify your skills, going from violin to viola doesn't look as impressive.

[ruciia]

@auro ; I see, I see. Is it fun to play? o w o

@Back In Gehenna; o; I was actually thinking of electric guitar a few months ago.

[CircIe of the Tyrants]

Guitar, because if you can play violin, any other other string instrument (except maybe pedal steel) should be relatively easy.

[auro luna]

VIOLA !!!!!!!! since its really close to the violin it should be just like playing violin but u have a C string plus u wont have to adjust to a bigger size instrument because violas come in the same sizes as violins (you'd be looking at a 14 inch for same size) plus u wouldn't need to buy all the accessories such as rosin and shoulder rests and if you wanted you could even get a 5 string violin that has the strings of a violin and a viola in one instrument so u wont need to switch between the two which would be handy if u ever became a teacher because u could show violins, voilas, and cellos how to do something all in one instrument. I play the viola and can switch to violin in 2 seconds because its so similar so i know how easy it'd be. Plus ur viola would take up as much space as ur violin.

[ruciia]

SieberSounds

;ww; I'm a little shy about singing which is why I was like, NOOOO when my teacher suggested vocal lessons because then I wouldn't have to get another instrument.

I can't argue with you on one thing though!
THE HARP MAKES PRETTY SOUNDS AA * o *
Is it hard to learn?

[SieberSounds]

A Harp.
But I'm a little biased.
You could get a little lever harp for under 1k though. Really nice if you like singing as well.

[ruciia]

As the title says. ;w; I've been playing the violin since I was seven and I am currently thinking about picking up another instrument. My violin teacher first suggested it ever since I told her I was thinking of becoming a music major.

I realize that picking up the piano would be the wisest choice but unfortunately I don't have enough space in my house to get a piano D: also it's pretty expensive adsfadsf

Should I get a keyboard then? :c
I was also thinking about the flute or the viola.

Which would work the best / easiest for me?