So I have this viola that I've had for a while and don't know if I should just get a new since I seemed to "outgrow" it. Is it worth to spend some cash on a better and possibly more expensive viola?
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So I have this viola that I've had for a while and don't know if I should just get a new since I seemed to "outgrow" it. Is it worth to spend some cash on a better and possibly more expensive viola?
Was planning to get a new mouse+pc accessories but I don't know now.
Was planning to get a new mouse+pc accessories but I don't know now.
used to play the viola and also didn't want to spend the money to get a bigger one. when I finally did it felt a lot better and sounded better. it's really personal preference if you want to pursue playing for a few years+. if you're only going to play through school or something it might not be worth it
when I finally upgraded I got a nice one off of craigslist for like $250
used to play the viola and also didn't want to spend the money to get a bigger one. when I finally did it felt a lot better and sounded better. it's really personal preference if you want to pursue playing for a few years+. if you're only going to play through school or something it might not be worth it
when I finally upgraded I got a nice one off of craigslist for like $250
when I finally upgraded I got a nice one off of craigslist for like $250
It sort of depends on your situation. Typically, people rent a beginner instrument for a year before investing in an intermediate instrument. This intermediate instrument (your voila is this I would assume) will last you until you have to play in college or a professional setting.
So yeah, the major factors that should affect your choice:
1. Quality/ age of your current instrument
2. Quality/ cost of the new instrument
3. Performance setting the instrument will be used in
Best of luck!
It sort of depends on your situation. Typically, people rent a beginner instrument for a year before investing in an intermediate instrument. This intermediate instrument (your voila is this I would assume) will last you until you have to play in college or a professional setting.
So yeah, the major factors that should affect your choice:
1. Quality/ age of your current instrument
2. Quality/ cost of the new instrument
3. Performance setting the instrument will be used in
Best of luck!
So yeah, the major factors that should affect your choice:
1. Quality/ age of your current instrument
2. Quality/ cost of the new instrument
3. Performance setting the instrument will be used in
Best of luck!
How long do you plan on playing? I got a concert violin (seriously high quality, props to the maker) after 4-5 years of playing, and I played for another 5 years. I still play a bit every now and then, so the investment was worth it.
If you don't plan on playing recitals/concerts with it, I suggest you get a medium quality instrument (you can probably get it from someone who quit for cheap; I got a decent $100 'spare' violin).
If you don't feel like playing anymore, then get that mouse+accessories.
How long do you plan on playing? I got a concert violin (seriously high quality, props to the maker) after 4-5 years of playing, and I played for another 5 years. I still play a bit every now and then, so the investment was worth it.
If you don't plan on playing recitals/concerts with it, I suggest you get a medium quality instrument (you can probably get it from someone who quit for cheap; I got a decent $100 'spare' violin).
If you don't feel like playing anymore, then get that mouse+accessories.
If you don't plan on playing recitals/concerts with it, I suggest you get a medium quality instrument (you can probably get it from someone who quit for cheap; I got a decent $100 'spare' violin).
If you don't feel like playing anymore, then get that mouse+accessories.
It depends on whether or not you plan on continuing playing it. If you think there's a chance you will, I would hang onto it. Though it's possible you can resell the instrument and get a lesser quality one if you want to have one on hand in case. Just be sure to look for one that feels 'comfortable' for you, that's the most important.
What sort of quality is it? And when you say you outgrew it, was it less of a size issue and more of whether or not you want to keep playing it?
[I've had a pretty good quality violin for several years, though I stopped playing it maybe 4 years ago. It's still in my house in case I ever get the urge, but I've mainly kept it because it was a big part of my childhood and I invested 12 years into learning.]
It depends on whether or not you plan on continuing playing it. If you think there's a chance you will, I would hang onto it. Though it's possible you can resell the instrument and get a lesser quality one if you want to have one on hand in case. Just be sure to look for one that feels 'comfortable' for you, that's the most important.
What sort of quality is it? And when you say you outgrew it, was it less of a size issue and more of whether or not you want to keep playing it?
[I've had a pretty good quality violin for several years, though I stopped playing it maybe 4 years ago. It's still in my house in case I ever get the urge, but I've mainly kept it because it was a big part of my childhood and I invested 12 years into learning.]
What sort of quality is it? And when you say you outgrew it, was it less of a size issue and more of whether or not you want to keep playing it?
[I've had a pretty good quality violin for several years, though I stopped playing it maybe 4 years ago. It's still in my house in case I ever get the urge, but I've mainly kept it because it was a big part of my childhood and I invested 12 years into learning.]
i agree with what has been said about deciding on whether to buy it or not based on whether you think you'll use it in the future. but you can also consider if you'd play it more if you got a better one. as in you spent more money on something so you're more compelled to use it.
what do you mean by "outgrow"? as in you're not satisfied with the sound because you've become more advanced, or you feel bored with it, or you physically outgrew it..?
i agree with what has been said about deciding on whether to buy it or not based on whether you think you'll use it in the future. but you can also consider if you'd play it more if you got a better one. as in you spent more money on something so you're more compelled to use it.
what do you mean by "outgrow"? as in you're not satisfied with the sound because you've become more advanced, or you feel bored with it, or you physically outgrew it..?
what do you mean by "outgrow"? as in you're not satisfied with the sound because you've become more advanced, or you feel bored with it, or you physically outgrew it..?
is it a half size or something? if so (and you've physically outgrown it) i'd definitely get a full size. if it's just the sound/quality, you'll have to balance how much you play it with how much you have to spend...
is it a half size or something? if so (and you've physically outgrown it) i'd definitely get a full size. if it's just the sound/quality, you'll have to balance how much you play it with how much you have to spend...
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