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CAMC
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3/23/2004 | posted: 3/23/2004 at 8:50:50 PM ET
I'm interested in experiencing some new instruments and am asking for input. I've studied guitar for years, with and without professional instruction. I'm seeking an instrument that is relaxing to the player and listener, but also able to take center stage when it has to (i.e. the main attraction). My long term goal is to teach someday (personal instruction, high school band, junior college, etc) mainly for just love of music itself. I'm specifically interested in the piano, violin, cello, trumpet, trombone, and flute. I enjoy the guitar's versatility (harmonic and melodic). This would probably be desirable in my next instrument also, but not a requirement. Any advice?
|  Taciturn
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8/3/2003 | posted: 3/23/2004 at 11:48:43 PM ET
I admit I may be a little biased, but I would have to say the cello, as you mentioned. The cello is very soothing to listen to, and so expressive, if you play well. Unfortunately that may take a while to learn, I think it's quite a challenging instrument. Once you learn it though it's just so wonderful. I've been playing for about 7 years, and I didn't start getting REALLY good until after about 4 or 5 years. That sounds like a long time but when I consider other cellists I've known that have played for that long and still can't play well, I think it's a great accomplishment, and well worth it. If you aren't patient or don't have the time to really learn it, I don't think it's the right choice for you. But as for a relaxing sound, I just love the rich deepness of it's lyrical voice, it's just so beautiful! You can't get any better than that.
| CAMC
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3/23/2004 | posted: 3/29/2004 at 9:53:32 PM ET
Thanks for the input. The cello, huh. A classy, refined instrument. The time involved to master it doesn't scare me off. I'm actually not interested in the number of years it takes to become proficient with it. I'm more interested in the number of hours it takes. Having said that, how many hours per week did it take to get to your level? Any votes out there for piano?
| Taciturn
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8/3/2003 | posted: 3/29/2004 at 11:46:51 PM ET
Well, I started the cello in school when I was in 6th grade. So I played during school about an hour a day, but didn't really practice at home a whole lot. I might have picked it up a couple of times a week, maybe for like, 20 minute time periods. In my recent years I've played a lot more at home, school, and other numerous events like musicals, honor programs, the southern crescent symphony, and a few gigs. I really started getting busy within the last couple of years, which is when I really blossomed. I mean, I was always generally good for my age, I was always first chair cellist throughout middle school, but then when I got to high school in my 9th grade year I seemed to be behind. I think I practiced about 2 hours today, only because I have a whole lot of stuff going on. But I often just walk by it and feel the urge to pick it up, then I end up playing for like an hour without intending to because I just love it so much!
ANYWAY, I hope that gives you an idea of how many hours I've practiced thoughout the years. I never had private lessons or anything, so I was just raised with the school orchestra programs, which of course isn't the best thing to rely on. In your case though, I bet you could be able to practice more, therefore advance a little quicker than I. Perhaps not though, it just depends on the individual.
As for piano, that is also an awesome instrument. I've never had formal training in the piano, but I have taught myself a few things. While it is really fun, I still prefer the cello because I feel I can be a lot more expressive with i, and I just feel really comfortable with it (probably because I've been playing for 7 years, duh) But the piano is a very nice choice also. Many people play the piano, moreso than the cello, which makes the cello a little more unique, to me. But it's all good.
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