Musical Dilemma

[Valkyrur]

I have an interesting question to ask. And since I'm seeking everyone's help, I figured it should end up in the 'Help Desk', where I can be helped, literally.

Okay... That said...

I've been rather interested in music recently. And naturally, this interest inspired me to learn more about it. I pushed this aside, but it hasn't faded, which assures me that this flames of passion for music will be burning for some time. Furthermore, with a period of time where I'll be free for almost everyday, I don't intend to slack around all day at home.

So.. I want to learn a musical instrument. But here's the question: Which instrument do I learn?

After taking into consideration my own interests, I arrived at two classical instruments- the violin and the piano. However,this is where my dilemma comes in. A brief summary.

Violin
-Easy, since I have experience with a violin-like instrument before (The Chinese Violin, or Er Hu, which also, is a lot simpler)
-However, not much of the music I wish to learn available on the violin

Piano
-Difficult. I've doubts about my own hand coordination.. (Which may only be good for fast typing)
-However, almost all the tunes I wish to learn are best played on the piano!!!

The violin is exquisite, and plays music in a manner the piano can scarcely replicate. The same can be said for the piano. So, what are your opinions on these two, and which do you think I should take up?

I do know ultimately, it's up to me, but I'd like to seek some views on this, so, fire away!

 

[Fusilli]

Well, why not both? Okay, it's probably not the best solution if you're on a budget, but there's no reason why you should have to choose one over the other if you're really interested in both.
But then again, it's still best to concentrate on learning one at a time, so I think that you should just go for whichever appeals to you the most right now. And since you said that there is more piano music that you want to play, then that might be the way to go. I have rubbish co-ordination too which is what put me off learning the piano, but I think that this is something that can be conquered with lots of practice and taking it slowly. Although, for all you say there's not much violin music you want to play, once you start learning to play you'll discover so much more music which you might find you really love.


I was thinking of learning these two myself but like I said, I was put off the piano because of my rubbish co-ordination (which I get off my dad who used to hate piano lessons because he just couldn't play with two hands) even though there are a lot of piano pieces I would *love* to be able to play. I'm still considering violin though and I've been playing the cello since I was about 7 so can sort of play one, but I'd still like to get one of my own and learn to play properly.


This probably hasn't been helpful at all since I've really just been repeating what you've said... Oh well.

 

[Gingerbread Lesbian]

Piano. If you're more interested in the songs being played on the piano then you're more likely to stick at playing the piano, whereas, since you're less interested in the music on the violin you'll be more likely to give it up. This might be better in the music thread

 

[Midnight Memoire]

Piano.
If you can read music it really is not very difficult especially if you're more interested in the music available. Try labeling your keys at first until you get the hang of where to place your fingers. Also, try sticking to treble cleff (right hand) until you progressively get better then learn bass cleff (left hand). After you've mastered treble and bass separately, start playing with both hands together. Honestly, it's a lot easier then it looks. Keep in mind that a lot of keyboard piano's have music/instruction booklets included. Those are meant to ease you into playing.

I do have a great song for you once you want to start learning to play with both hands though. If you're familiar with The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time, you may recognize it.
> Song of Storms
It's very easy to put together your treble and bass with this song. It was the first song I mastered while learning to play 2 handed.

Good luck! ^^;

 

[kaki tori]

Piano is more verisital than the violin. but they are both beautiful instruments.
i have played the piano for about a year ( in total, six months piano lessons when i was ten, a sem. in grade 10.) it is not as hard as it seems. you just got to break it up. if you practise enough you'll be sure to get it. a real easy song to play is lean on me. its all scales and its good practise once u start learning chords. as said above its best to start with the treble clef,( your right hand) this is usually the melody of the song. i think the most difficult of playing the piano is the timing and cooridination of bith hands.

 

[Noctis Lucis Caelum]

i would say the piano,as you cant play alot of songs in a cool way on the violin,i qould say that mozrt beats anything yoyo ma has ever played,but then you can play current songs on the piano too,like livin on a prayer,or eye of the tiger,but,the choice is up to you,whcih does your heart live in,does your heart live in the choirds of a piano(im sorry,i dont know what the strings in pianos are called),or does your heart reside in the choirds(again,i dont know what the strings of he violin are called) of the violin,do you wanna play smooth classical,or a masterpiece that will be remembered for ages to come,which does your heart long for?

 

[Amizon]

This should really be at Midgar in the Music Studio.

But I voted the piano because I find you can play more beautiful music than on the violin. Plus, it's easier to learn and there are so many different sounds you can create.