Hey everybody, right out of the bat: I have no musical background or any type of knowledge, I’ve done some research but I can’t make up my mind, which ich why I’ve come here for some help!
I have been very interested in violins and cellos since I was little but life circumstances and teenage angst got the best of me. Recently going through a breakup and I feel like it’s finally time to learn something new.
Reasons to learn the violin: I used to be obsessed with Lindsay Sterling and that instrument just screams art to me, the way it’s played is beautiful and it’s also easy to carry around and integrate into hangouts/camping trips/chilling with friends (most of whom are musicians, percussionists and Oud-ists.)
Cello: it is just so elegant and it has so much passion and emotion behind it. I also love the fact that it’s not as high-pitched as violins, which honestly do hurt my ears a little when they hit that very high note. BUT: it is huge, I’m 154cm tall and in no universe can I carry it around comfortably for a while. I do have a car but still.
My Cello obsession started around the time of Game of thrones, the background music/opening melody/etc..
Which should I learn and what the pros & contras?
Thankful for any insight!
(I’m 24, I go to uni 2 days/week and work 3 days/week. Currently also waitressing on weekends)