Electric bass, really fun and applicable to a WIDE range of genres, lots more opportunities to play live than most other instruments too. Plus as a relatively new instrument there is no set in stone techniques or rules as such, and theres still plenty of creative headroom, check out solo artists like Jean Baudin, Jeff Schmidt or Michael Manring.https://www.myspace.com/jeanbaudinhttps://www.myspace.com/jeffschmidtbassisthttps://www.myspace.com/michaelmanringOf course most of thats not strictly 'Bass playing' though
I appreciate the comment, but I was kind of looking for something more classical(ie no electric instruments) and somewhat smaller. Sorry for not being specific
https://www.myspace.com/michaelmanring
Try the Lute.I is building one at the moment. Cannot wait until it is ready.Thal
What about the banjo?
You could try voice.Or classical trumpet.
I'll go along with voice, I think that's excellent training for a pianist, or any other musician. Gives you a whole new perspective on phrasing.I sang with a small chamber chorus for about 10 years, during which time I didn't play piano very much. When I got back to the piano, I was amazed to find how much more naturally phrasing came to me. So much so that I now consider as the key element in piano technique.
I don't know from personal experience, but I believe the oboe is quite difficult to learn. Trumpet or flute might be easier.
Pipe Organ
The reason why I need another instrument is so that I don't have to join the chorus/choir. I just can't sing.