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Topic: Not Piano but kind of Close (Read 1328 times)

toby1

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Not Piano but kind of Close

on: June 07, 2017, 07:54:14 AM

Not sure if this is the correct board for this but going to ask here.

At the end of the year I plan to take up a new instrument. I'm thinking a string instrument, probably violin or cello.

Which of these is likely to be more comfortable to trainsition to? Also which is going to be cheapest to have a student instrument? Prefer answers from experienced instrumentalists.

Regards,

Toby

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dogperson

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Re: Not Piano but kind of Close

Reply #1 on: June 07, 2017, 08:04:46 AM

I played both the violin and cello as a junior high/high school student, having started piano first. I would not consider one or the other 'to be easier to transition to' following learning the piano first.

In terms of cost of a student instrument, my guess would be the violin would be less expensive but I would look online and at the used market to check that assumption.

why don't you learn the one that you would prefer playing?