Ive fallen in love with folkish inspired bands that use violins, i wanna learn how to play one!
So I have no idea what I need
Should I go for the normal violin, or an electric one?
I would rather want an electric one so I can practise whenever I want, is there any differance?
What should I pick?

u should go with a regular violin at first yes there is a little difference because somtimes theres another string to it

but whats harder to learn of the two of them?

Hi Charlotte,

I hope someone tries to answer your question about "ease of playing."

I think you should play what you want--not what somebody else tells you to.

There is a "traditionalist" camp which is just fine, but it is certainly not the only way. (I am personally a traditionalist).

If I were you, I would find a shop or source that will allow you to not only try out instruments, but perhaps take them on loan for a week. Even though you have never played before, it cannot hurt (except for "bad habits" --but you are not going to go very long at this testing anyway).

I had a lot of fun buying my new instrument--I tried out 8 violas--took some on loan from mail-order, and took them to a luthier, and tried his and theirs, until I found what I liked in my price range. That is a nice why to do it--except that if you have never played, it might be painful for the luthier`s ears:-)

Let us know what you decide.

regards,

Bill

hi,
I started to learn the violin about a year ago, inspired like yourself by folk music. I think the best thing to do is buy a normal violin as opposed to an electric one. I work in a music shop myself and I know that electric violins can be rather pricey, fair enough you can practice and no-one can hear you, but when you do want to be heard you will need to invest in an amp as well. If you are worried about it being too noisy you can always by a mute for the violin which will tone it down a bit, a few people have also bought practice mutes which apparantly take the sound right down. Either way I hope you go for it, taking up the violin was the best thing I have ever done, I`ve always loved the sound of a violin and admittedly the first few months were a bit painful on the ears but now I have vibrato nailed and I just love playing!