I play violin for 4 years and love it. But I like piano music, so I decided to play the piano. I hear a lot harder to play the piano because he uses both hands. Is this true?

3 Responses to “Is it hard to play the piano if you already know how to play the violin?”

  • Charlie says:

    well, i can only see your violin skills as an advantage. after all you can already read sheet music, and already have a deeper understanding of music. I know for a fact that knowledge of an instrument helps. I started playing piano at the age of 8 but never got very far in it and quit at the age of 9 without a grade to show for it. i picked up guitar 1 year later, very much enjoyed that and then, when i picked up the piano again at the age of 14 i found it much easier. More fun also.

  • CourtneyMT says:

    It shouldn’t be extremely difficult.. With playing violin, you already have an ear for music and most likely know basic music theory that will carry over into piano playing. Reading different clefs may take a little time to get used to, and your right hand fine motor skills might need a little more work if it’s normally used to bowing. But overall, I don’t think it will be painstakingly hard with your background. Good luck!!

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