Can I learn to play a violin and piano at the same time?
Learning both violin and piano together is no problem - many people do it - but the problem will probably be the sustained effort you need for either one, let alone both... not to mention the money. Teaching yourself any instrument to a reasonable standard is not really practical, so you'll need teachers. If you want to reach the kind of standard where you can enjoy simply picking up most pieces and playing them together with others in a group (which is a wonderful thing to do), you're going to have to allow for 3-4 years where you have say a 30-minute lesson each week on each instrument, and then also find around 30 minutes each day on each instrument to practise. That's over 7 hours per week... are you sure you'll have the motivation to keep this up for several years? As for the money, phone around a few local teachers and ask what they charge (they'll all be fairly similar): you may find it rather daunting. I don't want to put you off, as it's one of the greatest joys I know, but the effort and money are two reasons why most people learn when they're younger (i.e. their parents pay and make them do the practice!) -- doing it at your age will require a lot of dedication. If you've got that dedication (and especially if you've got parents who will support you, both emotionally and financially), then go for it! One other point: will your friends support you? Many youngsters find that if their friends don't play, it's sooo hard to say "Sorry, I'm not going to the party tonight, I've got to practise -- and yes, I know I said the same yesterday too". If you can find friends who also play -- maybe join a local orchestra -- that will help immensely as they'll all understand, and you can still have loads of fun together.
Good violin instrumental artists?
Sometimes it's good to listen to undisputed masters without peer in their certain specialties. The three that come to mind are: 1) Salvatore Accardo on Pagannini. I attended his concert in southern California 10 years ago and he received a spontaneous standing ovation where everyone leaped to their feet. His playing so impressed me on a classical radio station the first time that I heard him that I called the station to get his name. His one hand pitz are divine; each note is attacked with cystal clarity. He is getting up in years now but is very celebrated in his native Italy. He's also a gifted conductor. He doesn't use a score or baton, except maybe his bow when he's playing and directing. 2) Arthur Grumiaux on unaccompanied Bach. It's like the voice of God listening him to play Bach. His artistry approaches astounding perfection. Four note stops sound like one note. He's awe-inspiring in every detail. He's the ultimate greatness in great violinists in my opinion. 3) I like Itzak Perlman on Kreisler, though of course he excels in many areas and is still actively playing. He has that characteristic slide which adds to the special romantic touch. He's extremely versatile and few have maintained this world class level of playing for such a long period. These guys don't need any special effects. Their playing stands on its own merits with or withouit accompaniment. They are creme de la creme violon virtuosos at the pinnacle of greatness.
Who are some artists who mainly use piano in their songs?
I was wondering if anyone knew any artists that used piano as the main instrument in a lot of their songs? For example, Adele, like in Someone Like You and Turning Tables etc. Thank you!:) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
What instrument is best for a child to learn: violin or piano?
I have played piano since the age of four and violin since six. I have added many other instruments to my repertoire in the four decades since I took an interest in the musical arts. My husband is also an accomplished musician with over four decades of technical ability and practice behind him. Sadly, neither one of our children took to music. We bought them all the best equipment from drum kits to acoustic and electric guitars with amps, all the "cool gadgets" such as higher end synthesizers and programs for their computers hoping to get them interested in studying music and having future family jam sessions. We never pushed them, though. We felt if we pushed the children too hard they may resent the study (and even us.) They would most certainly become frustrated. Music should be a joy, not a chore. Our children have developed other interests and are good at other things. They just don't play instruments. That is okay. We let them choose their own paths in life. As far as your question goes, personally I felt it more rewarding to practice the piano than the violin as a small child. The violin requires very precise bowing and precision finger techniques in order to produce a nice tone. There is pressure, precision and coordination which young children are still developing, all necessary skills to pick up the violin. Violin is very difficult to play well. Most children cannot do this right off the bat and will squeak and will sound very unpleasant. They can hear this. It may discourage them. They may feel embarrassed because they sound bad. I didn't care that I sounded bad, I thought playing my violin was fun and so I stuck with it.Playing a piano however, does not require that level of attention. You tap a key and your note is instantly produced. An electronic keyboard is even more fun to practice on because there are more effects to sample and you sound great without the worry of being out of tune. The better a kid sounds the more encouraged they will feel to practice. Personally, I'd start a child with piano if they show an interest in learning and move on to the violin once they have developed their coordination skills and ear more fully. This is only my opinion, of course. Why don't you ask your kid what they want to do?
Learning violin,piano and guitar at the same time?
Played violin for twelve years and can play ten more instruments along with that one...yes Im experiened. I suggest you learn violin first,the fingering system on it is simple and youl have it learned in no time. The go onto guitar,because swutching from violin to guitar is like switching from the baby pool to the big swimming pool as for piano,learn it away while your learning both. Youl find different times when you love each instrument for long periods of time by theirselves. Just dont overdo and confuse yourself. And always learn to play by ear as well as learning to read music. Good luck with it:)
What are some metal bands that use a violin and a piano or keyboard in an artistic way?
I love when metal bands use violins/cellos/keyboards whatever... in their music try these bands (most of them are symphonic metal) Eternal Tears of Sorrow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gspFyiWX6... Dark Tranquillity http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCeRS3nhS... Within Temptation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGszdHVb2... Nightwish http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UztEfwHt14 Epica http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dys1_TuUmI4 Tristania http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj1kJTm6BOM Sirenia http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oa0FK7tbGUg After Forever http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_sHjB5aHgo The Sins of Thy Beloved http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw_VlQ7j5KY Therion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNlNV4FxbaU Kamelot http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-TUufvK0gU Amorphis http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvKgPKftokY Apocalyptica http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ssdd50UfOc Agathodaimon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRxAkORaDZg Dimmu Borgir http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uju4sELrBmo Octavia Sperati http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6jXAXPtjvE&feature=related
Beautiful violin & piano duet pieces?
I'm quite fond of Dvorak's Sonatina for Violin and Piano. You can find free sheet music for it here: http://imslp.org/wiki/Sonatina,_Op.100_(... imslp.org is quite a good spot for finding free classical sheet music.