I'm 25 and I want to learn the violin.Am I too old?

Question

Im 25 and play other instruments, but I've always loved the sound of a good violin player, and always wanted to learn but never had the money, and Ive always thought my hands are too long ( dont want to play the viola I am prepared to put a lot of time into it though.Now that I have the time and a bit of money, How much would a DECENT one cost, and how long would it take to get to say grade 6 bearing in mind I can already read. cheers.

Answer 1

I don't think you're too old to start the violin. As you already know how to read music and obviously have some grounding on the theory side, all you'd need to do is work on your playing technique with the violin! Depending on how quickly you pick up things, it could take between 4-6 years to get to grade 6. But that also depends on how much you practice every day and the enthusiasm and passion that you have to get to that level. Good luck!!

Answer 2

Your never to old to do anything.  Do what YOU want to do.  I took up the guitar about 2 years ago and I jam with my

Father-In-Laws Band.  Its a good feeling.  You wont regret it.

Answer 3

Hey there

i think you're relatively young ^^

as long as you can hold it you're not too old to learn it

i'm 14 and have been playing since i was 6 and i must say every piece becomes possible after a while

if you play other instruments, and read music, that's a huge bonus it'll make it easier for you with the pitches and music

you can get violins at prices anywhere from 1,000-to millions of dollars

you can get them $500 dollars at some places

if you don't want to go around looking for deals i recommend a violin that's a thousand (more or less) dollars or so or if you want to go all out a few thousand dollars... i also recommend buying a used violin because new ones are extremely hard to break in

how fast you can get to a certain level depends on the person, some people have natural talent and learn fast while others have to go slow

have fun with it, and find a good teacher (MILLIONS of them out there)

i hope i helped

good luck ^^

~Annie*~

Answer 4

Well I can tell you this no one is ever too old to play an instrument!  Just have fun with it and enjoy it!

Answer 5

no way you are too old for that, but you will need a lot of practice and patience, and also a tutor. You will love it, and after a couple of weeks you will be able to play lovely basic tunes.

Answer 6

You're not too old, at all.  See (links to adult violin student groups, books, etc.):

Am I too old to learn the violin, which has always been my dream?

http://beststudentviolins.com/PedagogyTe...

You can get a good student violin outfit for about $200:

http://beststudentviolins.com/violins.ht...

Answer 7

A decent violin (in my opinion) would cost about $800 to $2000, if you're looking for a good violin, $7000 to 10,000. If you're just beginning, look to rent a violin, those are generally decent violins. And no, 25 is not too old to play violin. there is no age limit to making art, especially something as beautiful as a violin. Playing at a 6th grade level for someone who already has been exposed will come immediately, I would imagine if you already know the basics of music theory, you could (withing a year) play to an average highschooler's level. BEST OF LUCK!

Answer 8

You are never too old for anything. I don't know the financial cost, but you'll only regret not trying.

Good luck.

Answer 9

I play the violin and I'm at grade 4, I've been playing for 6 years now.  I'm in an orchestra which I absolutely love!  There are people in the orchestra that aren't even at grade 1 yet but there are different parts in the orchestra for different levels of ability.  You are not too young to start - you will never be too young! Some violinists I know started in there 50's and 60's but find it hard to progress because they are that little bit older.  It may take you a long time to get to grade 6 but as long as you have a good teacher, you put in the hours and YOU ENJOY IT you will get there in no time.  Also if you join a chamber group or orchestra for instance it will give you inspiration to keep going.  My orchestra is only a community orchestra but we have just come back from tour to France where we played in Disneyland and next year we are going to Scotland - I've made loads of friends!

So I say go for it and if you don't like it, you don't have to carry on!

Answer 10

Of course you aren't! No one is ever too old for anything. :]

As for your violin ordeal, I'd suggest looking around for any music stores or even looking online (only problem is shipping and handling). Sorry if that wasn't much help, but it's the best I can really do.

Answer 11

yea i think u should becuz .....i play a violin....iam in a orchestra...and its really cool u should try... itz hard but u can try,

Answer 12

I'm 35 and started to learn the Piano a year ago not being musically minded having to learn from scratch. It's quite complex learning to read music you're half way there. like you I've always wanted to learn piano just need the dedication.

My piano teacher says a grade = about a years work so that gives you a rough idea although it could be different with violin.

Answer 13

You don't say what other instruments you play, but many instruments have well-defined pitches. One of the main things you'll have to adjust to is the infinitely variable pitch of the violin, which has no frets. This, combined with the fact that the notes are quite close together on the fingerboard, means that it's easy to play out of tune. This is the left-hand problem; the right-hand problem is avoiding making horrible screechy noises with the bow!

You're not too old to learn, particularly as you already know the rudiments of music and presumably have a good ear, so it's really a question of mastering the physical side of things. But don't expect to become a virtuoso, as you have to start playing at a very tender age in order to do that.

I'd just add that the viola is a nice instrument, and very under-rated. According to Sir Yehudi Menuhin, every violinist should learn the viola too. At the Yehudi Menuhin School this is put into practice, ensuring that they have enough violists for their chamber music groups.   :-)

Answer 14

As long as you are physically able to play any instrument, it is never too late to start. I know people of pensionable age who have taken up music for the first time in their lives and, apart from the obvious enjoyment and sense of achievement, have become quite accomplished. You're just a whipper snapper. Go for it. Good luck.