I played piano for some years as a child, but never enjoyed it.
I've always wanted to learn to play the violin, and now am realizing that now is as good a time as any.
However, I've been told by a violinist that it is important to at least become proficent on the piano first. Is this true?
2007-09-11 15:46:39 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Perhaps that is someones idea... not a bad idea..., but is in no way necessary for success on violin or any instrument (other than maybe singing).
****Dedication to your instrument is the key to becoming proficient.
It sounds like you are interested in violin and that is already a good start. Find a reputable teacher for lessons, they are key to helping you "translate" the music from page to instrument as a beginner. Remember to enjoy listening to violin Cd's to hear good models, and remind you why you love the instrument, and what your goals are as a player. Practice time put in will always reward you in future tense.
Best of luck to you and your violin!
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2016-05-17 13:29:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not necessary to learn the piano. You can learn the violin as your first instrument. I knew very little about music before I began learning the violin ; I certainly could not play the piano or any other instrument. You will find that most of the world's great violinists started learning music on the violin. We all have to start somewhere and the violin is a great instrument to learn. Be patient ; everybody sounds like rubbish for the first six months. Make sure you have a private teacher and practise every day.
2016-03-18 04:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all true. Since you already did a little piano, that should help you learn the violin, but there's really no point in spending time learning and practicing your second-choice instrument, especially since I'm guessing you're an adult and don't have a whole lot of spare time to practice.
The Suzuki method is a great way to start out, you should probably be able to find a certified Suzuki teacher in you area.
Good luck!
2007-09-11 18:08:37 · answer #4 · answered by emily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
funny. i learned to play the violin a little, gaver it up and always watned to learn to play the piano. i think since u can read music and already have knowlege of how to play a musical instrument, u can easily pick up ( no pun intended) the vilin. Good luck to u, and i wish i neverstopped learning how to play. Another thing, do not let the fact that otrhers are better than u,make u quit like I did. Leila was the teacher's pet and she was GOOD. she began playing since she wasd 3, and she was 12 when I began to learn, and because I was not nearly as good as she was, I quit. I was only 10, and i felt inferior to her. I never did pick it back up, and I am now almost 40.
2007-09-11 17:22:47 · answer #5 · answered by Dragonflygirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is absolutely false that you must become proficient on piano before you learn anything else. What does this doofus think people did BEFORE the piano was invented--pat their stomachs?
Now, the piano is an excellent tool for the musician; excellent as an accompaniment for a soloist and one of many alternatives for working out harmonies when composing or arranging. But most musicians start on their primary instrument and don't take up piano 'til later--and then they learn it just enough to pass the dreaded "piano proficiency exam" that all music majors must pass.
My own son started on piano, gave it up, switched to drums (I always knew he'd be a drummer--born tap-happy). And now he's playing percussion in high school band, drums in one band, and keys in another. Didn't seem to slow him down.
2007-09-11 16:40:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No that's not true. What a bunch of rubbish.
I am a musician and I work with at least four professional violinists who can't play one note on the piano --but they are fabulous violinists, playing with orchestras and symphonies, so find a different teacher and go from there.
2007-09-12 02:01:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-02-02 07:20:21 · answer #8 · answered by Carolynn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also play the violin in an orchestra and I don't think it matters very much. As long as you know how to read music and have some basic knowledge about music, than it doesn't really matter. It depends on you.
2007-09-11 15:58:45 · answer #9 · answered by haha()()() 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although being proficient in another insrument would've helped, it is NOT needed!
Heck, being profiecient in the violin may help youlearn OTHER instruments (especially stringed instruments).
I can't say there is any clear advantage in the piano specifically for violin.
2007-09-12 03:55:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋