I've been playing the viola ever since I was ten years old. Unfortunately, the viola is largely a supportive instrument, requiring a string quartet at the very least to really make the most of it. Kinda like... I dunno, butter, I guess. No one eats butter by itself, but it compliments other food items well.
Point is, I'd like to pick up a new instrument that can actually play enjoyable songs on its own without the need of other people playing other things along with it. Piano, guitar, even the violin, etc, can be a solo concert - but I have no idea where to start. (Also, I don't want to do the violin because I want something different - I can already play the violin fairly well, anyway.)
So, what do you guys think? What are some nice sounding, solo instruments that are comparatively easy to learn how to play? What are your recommendations?
Hell, while we're at it, what do you think are the HARDEST instruments to learn?
Point is, I'd like to pick up a new instrument that can actually play enjoyable songs on its own without the need of other people playing other things along with it. Piano, guitar, even the violin, etc, can be a solo concert - but I have no idea where to start. (Also, I don't want to do the violin because I want something different - I can already play the violin fairly well, anyway.)
So, what do you guys think? What are some nice sounding, solo instruments that are comparatively easy to learn how to play? What are your recommendations?
Hell, while we're at it, what do you think are the HARDEST instruments to learn?