If I can play acoustic and electric guitar, which other instruments should I find easy to play?

Question

I was thinking of trying the violin or maybe a ukulele. Any suggestions? or do all instruments require really differnt skills in order to play them?

Answer 1

In the order that you asked.
Any instrument that requires finger dexterity would be interesting. The concept behind violin and other bow instruments would be easy enough to learn but the technique required to play bowed instruments well, takes a few years to master.
As for the ukulele check this out:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=N_QNrGvdFIU
I suggest to all musicians, at some point learn the basics of piano.
Yes, each instrument requires different skills that are unique to that particular instrument, although many skills can crossover to many instruments.
The bottom-line is that each instrument has a particular voice and although you may have the physical skills and ability to make a sound on an instrument, bringing out the instruments particular voice always requires that you invest a bit of time and practice on that instrument.
Finally, I suggest once again that you learn some piano. Even if you don't study it seriously it will be a big help to your overall edification and musical understanding.

Answer 2

I couldn't agree less with murkglider. For starters, the cello and (double) bass require substantial physical strength. The technique for double bass and bass guitar are similar, as are the finger spacings.

The harp is a different kettle of fish altogether.

Answer 3

Any other instrument in the strings section should be easy for you to play, cello, bass, harp, violin, banjo.

Answer 4

Piano

Answer 5

bass