Question

Do you think its too much for me to play Violin as well as Viola , Piano, Ukulele, Cello,flute and trombone??? Im grade 7 on all of the above anyway though. Stuck! x :-/

Answer 1

Violin and Viola are pretty close in what is needed skill wise. To be honest, the wider the range of instruments, the more you are able to grasp music as a whole. On the other hand, becoming a true master of one instrument does take putting in a lot on that one. So it depends on what your long term goal is.

@Jamierox4ev3r probably has a good take on it too. She knows at least three instuments and has been playing longer than you.

Answer 2

depends on what you want to be in life i want to be a musical education teacher so i know 20+ instruments its all worth it at the end, there are many experiences ive had in music and they have all been mostly great id say keep on at it you will enjoy it

Answer 3

Paul Hindemith could play every instrument in the orchestra, and was a virtuoso violist (and composer). The question I have is do you want to have a wider range of instruments you can play at a somewhat lower level, or do you want to really focus on one or two and get as far as possible?

Answer 4

HI, I'm not sure if you are still looking at this post. However, there are several factors that are important to consider when playing more than one instrument. Once you are proficient in one, it is usually easier to learn another. Also, think about all the other components that come with playing an instrument. For example, playing trombone requires air, thus involving a completely different technique than playing violin. Then, because of the different techniques, you have to divide up your level of concentration per technique. Just as wpalmer has stated, you may not reach a level of performance that is as high as you may want it to be with the individual instrument?

In summation, what I'm trying to say is that if you know 1 or 2 instruments really well already, you could probably tackle 2-3 more that are similar in technique (if you are more comfortable with string instruments, tackle one of those, per say). However, if you are at a beginning level, I suggest taking it slow, learning one instrument at a time. Remember, not only is it about making nice sound (a.k.a. music, lol! xD) but also about learning technique, artistry, and sight-reading (reading music and playing it at a first glance, especially if you are involved in an orchestra). Personally, I've started out playing piano at the age of 3. Then, once I already knew how to read treble and bass clef, I moved on to play violin as well. Because I was young and high school didn't happen to me yet, I had time to practice each for hours. I reached a level of high skill, and I throughly enjoy both instruments. However, I've recently started playing the viola. Although the only immediate differences are an increase in bow weight and instrument size, as well as tuning down by a 5th, there were many technical differences that I had not foreseen. Luckily, I have learned the viola quicker because of my previous experience with violin and reading music in general. Lastly, once you feel proficient with 1 or 2 instruments, my suggestion to you is to take on another instrument that has substantial similarities with the ones you already know how to play.

Hope this made sense! :)

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Jamie

Answer 5

Thanks for all your Helps Guys! I appreciate it! xxxx

Answer 6

Viola is the best instrument ever