Viola or Chello?

I want to play both of these instruments. I love the sound of both (maybe the viola a bit more). Although the cello is much more expensive. I like the cello how it fits on me it is comfortable. Although the viola isn't as comfortable. Im having trouble, could some one help? Possibly professional help?

Viola or Chello?
I'm a multi-instrumentalist. I play most instruments and enjoy playing them all. Why limit yourself to just one. Buy what you can afford now and enjoy it. If you want to play the other one later then do it when you can afford to. Music is what you will enjoy from both.
Reply:Play the cello. (and spell it correctly...)





That instrument has a much richer repertoire. There are some great viola pieces too, but there just aren't as many...
Reply:I would say that if you learn one then it will be so much easier for you to learn the other. Go with the one that you feel more comfortable with or if you are hard on money the cheaper one. Later in life you will be able to pick the other one easily.
Reply:Viola. My son plays it. My daughter plays Violin. The both picked up on multiple instuments easily. It's easy to travel with %26amp; the music is easy to find as well. I play the piano with them. They can hear the music %26amp; play many things without music sheets as well.
Reply:NEITHER, PLAY VIOLIN
Reply:Personally I say cello. So expressive and deep. I just love it!
Reply:Cello. Considering you probably aren't 8 years old, (although your spelling indicates you are) I wouldn't pick up a hard to play instrument. Cello is easier, you don't always need someone to accompany you, and it still sounds good even if you aren't a professional.
Reply:Look, I love the viola too but it is just too big for me so I have stuck with the violin. If it does not feel comfortable for you then you should give it a miss.


You can do yourself a lot of damage by playing something that is not a good fit for your body. What size viola was it ? They do vary in size, unlike violins.





My advice is to go with the cello. They are both very beautiful instruments.
Reply:Cello. Definitely! It is so rich and warm sounding. If there is one instrument that I could go back and learn, it would be a cello.
Reply:I'd have to say cello. I think the sound is much nicer than a viola. Yes cellos are expensive, but mine was definitely worth it. Take into account that if you have short fingers, or can't spread them very far, you are probably better suited to a viola as you have to stretch them further on a cello. However, I think a cello is much more comfortable, your arms are in a much more natural position than with a viola.
Reply:Go with Viola..you spelled it right.