Same Instrument Family, view Options

[czaire]

Currently, my main instrument is Piano. Second instrument is Violin, I'm keen to take up Cello, that is also from the same string instrument family. But, the Cello teacher told me that I can only choose one of them (Violin or Cello). The reason being of different posture, technique and it will be overlapping each other. It is true that we can only learn one instrument per family.

[cecilia]

My violin teacher told me the same when I wanted to take up the cello. If you want a lower-sounding string instrument, why not take up the viola instead, which will not destroy your violin technique :)

[krl]

Does anyone have any experience of playing both cello and double bass - or would this also be difficult? Grateful for advice.

Also, are there any woodwind instruments that could be played alongside flute without too much negative impact?

[Emma C]

I play oboe and flute, but have never taken flute very seriously. I play Grade 7 / 8 pieces on oboe, though have never taken exams.

[josax]

QUOTE (krl @ Sep 8 2004, 08:39 AM)

are there any woodwind instruments that could be played alongside flute without too much negative impact?

sax !
my teacher does both with ease.

[Rhapsodin]

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[sbhoa]

I don't see why it should be seen as a problem.
Surerly you would play violin like a violin and cello like a cello. <_<

As each instrument you start is a new skill then I wonder how real the problem is?
Is it a case of some people looking for difficulties where there are none?

[Wind_Player]

QUOTE (krl @ Sep 8 2004, 10:39 AM)

Also, are there any woodwind instruments that could be played alongside flute without too much negative impact?

This isn't really what you asked for, but here it goes...

I play tuba as my first instrument, and flute as my second, works great if you ask me :D
I usually play 1st flute or piccolo.

You may think that it's not a very good combination, but actually it is. What you normally don't practice when you play the tuba you practice when you play the flute, and also what you don't normally practice when you play the flute, you practice when you play the tuba, so they're compensating each other so to speak :D

[Jade]

Well, my old flute teacher also played the clarinet, oboe and sax, so i don't think there's any problem with playing loads of woodwind instruments!

[Helen]

QUOTE (josax @ Sep 8 2004, 12:37 PM)

QUOTE (krl @ Sep 8 2004, 08:39 AM) are there any woodwind instruments that could be played alongside flute without too much negative impact? sax ! my teacher does both with ease.

That might be a harder coombination because of the flute enbrouchure. Its not really smilar to any other wood wind becasue flute is the only wind instrument without a reed.

[elmo]

QUOTE (Subatomic_Star @ Sep 8 2004, 07:28 PM)

QUOTE (josax @ Sep 8 2004, 12:37 PM) QUOTE (krl @ Sep 8 2004, 08:39 AM) are there any woodwind instruments that could be played alongside flute without too much negative impact? sax ! my teacher does both with ease. That might be a harder coombination because of the flute enbrouchure. Its not really smilar to any other wood wind becasue flute is the only wind instrument without a reed.

Yeah, If it was clarinet and sax it would be ok. I play clarinet and flute, and I can't play my flute on the same day that I play my clarinet for more than an 1 1/2, because I can't physically get my mouth to make the flute embourchure (sp?) , although I can change from flute to clarinet without any problems.

[tamsin]

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That might be a harder coombination because of the flute enbrouchure. Its not really smilar to any other wood wind becasue flute is the only wind instrument without a reed.

<Coughs> <splutters>

Recorder. Penny whistle. Fife.

Do these not count as instruments...?!

:)

[Jade]

QUOTE (tamsin @ Sep 9 2004, 05:18 PM)

QUOTE That might be a harder coombination because of the flute enbrouchure. Its not really smilar to any other wood wind becasue flute is the only wind instrument without a reed. <Coughs> <splutters> Recorder. Penny whistle. Fife. Do these not count as instruments...?! :)

lol. what about the piccolo? :huh:

[czaire]

Anyone out there plays violin & cello?

[samson]

My age is 58 and I want to learn brass instrument , can any one suggest which is easy for my age. My 1st instrument is Piano and I teach also. Please give me more tips if I want to learn trumpet.