1. shit bag Said,

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   pretty hard. i used the suzuki books and they were AWESOME!! i played violin for 6 years. went through 6 books in 6 years. huge accomplishment for me. it is a great way to build left brain thinking which is almost uncommon in this day and age.

2. Natasha W Said,

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   well I play the cello, and i’ve been playing it since I was 8.. so i suppose that made it easier for me to pick up.
   At first it might be a bit difficult, big hands are better than small hands. Once you get the jist of it, it’s just adding to what you know really. You should go for it coz I like it.
   and remember that it takes longer to pick things up when you’re an adult, but if you’re going to put time into it then you’ll be fine. It’s an advantage if you can already read the notes, coz it’s in a different Clef to other instruments.
   Good luck!!

3. peachfuzz Said,

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   How much of a beginner are you? If you have already played another instrument, it is fairly easy to pick up another. Guitar transfers over to cello particularly well, because you have the correct muscles for finger work already built up.

   Cello / violin / viola are relatively harder intruments to learn and sound good on quickly. You have to be able to move each finger of your left hand independently while using a swing motion to manipulate the bow with your right arm. However, they are rewarding and beautiful instruments, and not as loud as some of the other instruments, if you are worried about noise problems.

   I’d say go for it! It is not harder as an adult learner, and it is a great hobby to keep your brain and your reflexes in shape. Let me know if you want advice on teachers / music / etc.

4. larken o Said,

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   It’s really only as hard as you make it! Of course, any string instrument is hard to play, and some compare the violin and cello to the guitar (i guess because it has strings?!?!) However, the guitar has notches and such to show where your fingers go, unlike the cello or violin. I would say the hardest part is making sure you hit the notes correctly by placing your fingers in the exact spots they need to be in. Make sense?

5. jim t Said,

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   Pretty difficult. I’m 48 and started playing 2 years ago. i take a group lesson and a private one. Violin is harder than other instruments because many things coming together make the sound (or make it sound bad) as oppossed to a guitar. But being difficult gives me greater satisfaction than if it were really easy. I play irish fiddle and can play around thirty tunes. I’m not incredibly gifted. I just learn and practice. Mst of all, for me, it has to be fun.

6. codabow24 Said,

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   I began learning cello when I was nine years old, so I do not have first hand experience with learning as an adult, but when I have watched adults learning to play it appears that they have different strengths than younger players.
   Older players are able to grasp the concepts of phrasing, musicality, and over-arcing structures within pieces instead of just concentrating on notes and exact rhythms. However, it does seem as if older players learn a little slower than younger students.
   I think as long as you are prepared to work at least ten to fifteen minutes a day (or more!) practicing, you will be able to pick up the basics of cello just as well as a child might. You have the advantage of being able to think through difficult rhythms and notes and figure out things, whereas children often rely on their teachers and memorize during lessons (forgetting as soon as they go home).

   Non-fretted instruments will be a different from learning fretted instruments (like guitar) or piano, etc, because intonation will be an issue for many years. This is normal, even professional players have issues with pitch, and don’t become frustrated if you play out of tune. Only time and practice will fix that.

   Best of luck to you in your endeavors!

7. Lauren M Said,

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   I am an adult beginner on the cello. I started in September. Things are going pretty fast because I play other instruments, but naturally it’s difficult. I think that we have less patience for sounding bad than a child would, especially with previous music experience. I haven’t found it TOO bad because I have a good ear and can hear where the notes should be, but I have trouble with getting good bow technique.

8. toutvas bien Said,

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   I teach cello ….. kids and adults … your frustration will come from understanding the concepts but not being able to execute them …. patience and practice will make it more pleasant … the most difficult part for you will be the left and right hand coordination …. you’ll play in tune but the bowing is all over the place and vice versa …. take it slow and all will fall into place …. cello is worth the effort

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