[BlueFlash]

I really want to learn either Violin, Viola, Cello, or Upright Bass, but I don't know which to choose. After playing Euphonium for 4 years and Tuba for 3, I've grown to love rich, deep tones in music, but I also love the sound of a Violin. I haven't heard much of the Viola or really seen much of them either, but I don't want to write it off just because I haven't heard much of it. Also, I was wondering if I should buy acoustic or electric. For the Violin, I know acoustic ones are cheaper, but for Upright Bass, it looks like the electric models are a bit cheaper, but then I'd need to buy an amp as well.

Anyone here have experience on any of these instruments and want to offer some advice?

[Cypher_09]

The Viola sounds absolutely beautiful.

I play the Violin myself.

[Abrown516]

Most string players I know regret picking Violin over Cello, but I also play Tuba and would want to play something in contrast to Tuba. If this is going to be your tertiary instrument, I'd go with a violin just because it's relatively inexpensive.

[Eyefunk]

Viola for sure.

[-GTFMiika-]

I play Viola and I absolutely love it. The sound is so much more rich than the Violin. I'd say go for Viola.

[Abrown516]

Or if you want a full ride music scholarship, viola is the best choice.

[BlueFlash]

Abrown516 posted:

Or if you want a full ride music scholarship, viola is the best choice.

Unfortunately, it's a bit late for the scholarship haha. Double unfortunately, my college doesn't have that great of a music program.

[chaz13]

You should probably consider the cost and size of the instrument, too.

[Zethereal]

chaz13 posted:

You should probably consider the cost and size of the instrument, too.

Yeah it can't be too big or too small, has to be just right to fit properly

[BlueFlash]

chaz13 posted:

You should probably consider the cost and size of the instrument, too.

Yeah, cost is why I'm mainly considering the Violin, but size is what's concerning me. I have fairly big fingers, so I'm not sure if I'd be able to play one. I can play guitar fine, but I don't know how far apart strings on a Violin or Viola are. Simply due to cost, I'm saying Upright Bass is out of the question right now.

[chaz13]

BlueFlash posted:

Yeah, cost is why I'm mainly considering the Violin, but size is what's concerning me. I have fairly big fingers, so I'm not sure if I'd be able to play one. I can play guitar fine, but I don't know how far apart strings on a Violin or Viola are. Simply due to cost, I'm saying Upright Bass is out of the question right now.

Yeah. I'm no expert, but where on earth would you keep a double bass or a cello? Violin may be a good choice because it's cheap and I imagine it's much easier to find competent violin teachers/tutorials whatever than for the other instruments.

[rovar]

I play Cello and Double Bass, it's absolutely amazing.