I am 24 yrs, and I don't have any musical experience. I almost feel like I am too old. I really would like to learn an instrument though, and these are the ones that interest me the most.
2006-12-04 12:39:56 · 9 answers · asked by gaeaisis 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
do you guys think there should be a problem because of how late in life I trying to learn an instrument?
2006-12-04 12:51:21 · update #1
I play several stringed instruments, including guitar, violin, viola, cello, banjo, and piano.
You are certainly NOT too old to learn to play, and it's wonderful you're interested in improving this part of your life.
Of the instruments you mention, violin is the easiest to get started on and learn. There are great Suzuki classes for violin beginners (though most are very young children to warn you) at the community college music department. You can also order the Suzuki method CDs and books and teach yourself, but you will need help with bowing. A great string player's resource is http://www.wwbw.com/Stringed-Instruments-d61+4294900676.music. They carry student and intermediate level stringed instruments, strings, music, etc, and their purchase and return policies are wonderful. I've personally traded with them for many years. Their staff are very nice to talk to on the phone.
The violin is a treble clef instrument, like the right hand of the piano. There's lots of styles of playing the violin, too. Bluegrass, Celtic, Classical, Jazz, etc. You can join a community orchestra and get lots of encouragement as you learn to play better.
The viola is played just the same as the violin, but the clef is different. The cello is played while seated. It's a bass clef instrument, and isn't played in as many styles as the violin simply because it's not as portable. The double bass is a versatile instrument, and if it weren't for the fact that electric basses are so portable and easy for guitarists to pick up, they would be the bass instrument of choice for a lot of bands because of their wonderful sound. However, you have to stand up as you play it, either bowed or pluck the strings.
The cost of your instrument depends on the quality and the instrument's age. Also, cellos and double basses cost a lot more than smaller "chin" instruments, and cost more to transport.
Good luck, and enjoy learning music! You will never regret it.
2006-12-04 13:16:05 · answer #1 · answered by Mmerobin 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go with the violin, because it has a better sound to it, and if you learn the violin, the others will be easy to learn. They have a stronger tone, but by knowing the violin it will give you a heads up in reading music and the knowledge to understand the other instruments and music better. My daughter plays the violin, and started with it, now, she can play the violin, and the viola. She even tried out for the states competition.
2006-12-04 12:53:15 · answer #2 · answered by Boricua Born 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Violin. I have played for more than seven years, and everyone I had asked when I started said to do the violin. For one, it is in a higher, easier key to learn - G clef - and provides a good basis if you want to learn viola or cello. It's small and easy to get your fingers around. It's easier to play on higher strings, because the bowing is smoother and sweeter (you'll understand). double bass is WAY too big and is difficult to get used to and get your fingers around. Viola is bigger than a violin, and it's not easy to get a good sound on those low strings. Cello sounds worse than violin when played by a beginner, and the bowing is awkward! I suggest doing the Suzuki method, because it is very popular and there are lots of experienced teachers out there (at not a big price) and all of the songs are recorded so you can listen to them. Play violin - It's a much easier, better choice. Good luck - with practice you will improve quickly!!
2006-12-04 12:46:14 · answer #3 · answered by skigrrl66 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
most people (or so the music teacher said) start with a violin or a viola then move on to another instroment - like a double bass or a cello- thats what my sister almost did.
2006-12-04 12:43:22 · answer #4 · answered by :D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-17 23:22:11 · answer #5 · answered by Toby 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i played violin 4 years ago and i was able to pick it up again over thanx giving and play well, like i did then
2006-12-04 12:43:49 · answer #6 · answered by spacey 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
DOUBLE BASS this is a coool big daddy instrument :~)
2006-12-04 12:41:59 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
get a electric guitar and start to listening to the Ramones and learn how to play "Teenage Lobotomy" on your guitar.....that's what you should do...
2006-12-04 12:42:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Piano. Teaches you about notes (quater, whole, ect...) also about different music things (rit., codas) and just about an octave. (ABCDEFGABC...)
2006-12-04 12:42:11 · answer #9 · answered by kisstheraingirl12489 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋