How hard is it for an adult to learn how to play the violin?

Question

I already play the piano, but I have always wanted to learn how to play a violin. Is it hard to learn a new instrument when you are an adult?

Has anyone tried it before?

Answer 1

it's hard at first, but if you practice a lot and try your hardest i'm sure you could learn how pretty easily and since you slready know treble celf it will be somewhat easier

Answer 2

It's not as hard as learning without any background at all, but it is tough. I started out on the guitar and now play multiple instruments, however, not the violin yet (someday soon i hope). what is a huge advantage is that you already have all the background knowledge of music theory. now you just have to apply it to a new instrument. don't raise the bar to high to quickly, it can be very disappointing when starting out and being like "wow, i'm never going to get good at this thing! i'll just go back to what i know." but thats when you get stuck in a rut. so learn as much as possible!

Answer 3

Its not very hard after playing it frequently. I played it ever since the 3rd Grade, but I stopped in the 6th. Its veryeasy to learn if you have a book and an instructor to help you. Its not very hard at all. Just find a violin with your arm and chin length that is good for you and then you follow the instructions on the book to help you. Its not very hard at all to learn any type of music if you give it your best to try! ^_^ I'm just learning how to play the trombone this year! ^_^ Its easy to me now after 3 months of practicing! ^_^

Answer 4

If you already have musical aptitude and background it should not be too difficult. Of course you are going to have to practice many times more than a kid would, because youd have to form your muscles and movements. I learned to play the piano when I was 28. Ive only been at it two years, but it was not so bad, considering I couln't even read music. I also know of a man who learned to play the saxophone at 66. He was awesome, and he learned relatively quickly.

Answer 5

It's possible to become very proficient at the violin at virtually any age. Many (myself included) didn't begin playing violin until they became adults and can now play at an advanced level.

It really depends on your goal... concert violinists typically begin learning as very young children, but for most people who just want to play well for their own benefit and entertaining their friends, you can go far even if you don't begin until your adult years. So go for it! :-)

Answer 6

my sister is learning the violin (fiddle) She is 47 and has only played the flute and not well. She is taking lessons and doing quite well with it. She is trying to learn Bluegrass style of old time mountain music.

Answer 7

I also play the piano...and would love to take violin.....I dont think it would be hard to teach yourself.....your already musically incline...so you should be able to play some by ear...surely...I am going to try to teach myself....and get some tips from ones I know that play.....good luck/....

Answer 8

I think the hardest part of the violin doesn't have to do with learning the new instrument, it's the physical demands. Your neck has to be flexible enough to hold it. You fingers may not be as flexible as they were when you were younger. So to counterbalance this, you may have to do extra physical exercise, unrelated to learning the instrument in order to succeed.

Answer 9

our camp directer learned. he played the guitar then took up the violin he is very good. he told me he practices a couple of hours a day.

Answer 10

As hard as trying to learn swimming or car driving..

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