{"id":1348,"date":"2021-01-07T16:09:42","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T16:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/?p=1348"},"modified":"2021-02-04T09:50:38","modified_gmt":"2021-02-04T09:50:38","slug":"should-i-play-saxophone-or-violin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/groovewiz.com\/should-i-play-saxophone-or-violin\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Play Saxophone Or Violin?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re interested in playing an instrument, and you both like the sound of string instruments and that of the saxophone played in jazz groups, you may be torn between taking up the saxophone or the violin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The violin has a steeper learning curve compared to the sax but is a very versatile instrument for which lots of written music exists. The saxophone is easier to pick up but is less practical, louder and bulkier. However, it’s a great instrument for playing jazz and pop and for improvisation. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re in a hurry, the following recap should help you decide which of the violin or the saxophone is the best instrument for you to play:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aspect<\/strong><\/td>Violin<\/strong><\/td>Saxophone<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Learning curve<\/em><\/td>Slow learning curve<\/td>Faster learning curve<\/td><\/tr>
Repertoire & versatility<\/em><\/td>Very large repertoire with music for many ensemble options. Adaptable to play a variety of genres.  <\/td>Not so much written music, but improvisation plays a big role. Widely used in jazz, pop and band music.<\/td><\/tr>
Practicality<\/em><\/td>Easily transportable. Can be practiced with a low level of sound in an apartment.<\/td>Larger, heavier, harder to carry. Very loud sound, requires a practice room.<\/td><\/tr>
Instrument & maintenance cost<\/em><\/td>High-end violins are expensive, but cheap beginner instruments are available. Maintenance costs are higher.<\/td>High-end saxophones are cheaper than violins, but cheap saxophones to start with are pricier. More affordable maintenance cost. <\/td><\/tr>
Skills transferability<\/em><\/td>Easy skill transfer between string instruments.<\/td>Easy skill transfer between different sax types, but fingering differ from other woodwind instruments.<\/td><\/tr>
Personal preference<\/em><\/td>Ideal if you prefer orchestral music and the violin\u2019s mellow sound.<\/td>Ideal if you prefer jazz music and the excited sound of the saxophone.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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