What's better flute or viola?

i have the option of playing one of the two instruments: the flute and the viola, but im having a hard time chosing one.


Which one sounds better, is easier to play,etc.

What's better flute or viola?
I love violin, viola, and cello. Strings have a very special sound to them. Many violinists can play viola, too! There is room for more string players in orchestra and symphony, too.





Make sure to take private lessons to help you enjoy your instrument more, and advance your skills.





Best wishes.
Reply:Well, I was a flute major in college. And I've played bowed strings, including a violone (a big viola-tuned instrument that I play "da gamba"--on my lap, kind of like an octave cello).





Both flute and viola are beautiful instruments. The flute is easier to learn to play at first, tho' both are equally difficult to learn to play really well.





The flute is smaller and easier to carry--I used to tote mine around in the pocket of my overcoat. Top-of-the-line flutes are cheaper. Flutes don't have strings or similar parts that wear out quickly and need regular replacement. Flutes don't need rosin for the bow. The flute uses a relatively natural hand position and physical posture; viola requires bending the left hand in an unnatural twist (something that, if you're not young enough, your bones will never fully accomodate) and the leverage under the left side of the chin means that many violists will develop upper-back orthopedic problems.





Then again, there are fewer good viola players so if you go pro, you can find work easier.





So that's the pro-and-con analysis from where I sit.
Reply:I know you didn't ask but VIOLIN ALL THE WAY!





:D





But if I had to choose between flute and viola it would be viola, I guess because I am a violin player.
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Reply:I love the sound of the viola. It is a beautiful intsrument but it is just too big for me so I learn the violin.


All the string instruments are difficult to play (violin, viola, cello and double bass).





The flute is a much easier instrument to learn but it still requires a lot of hard work and practise to become a good player.





I always prefer the sound of the viola to a flute but which one do you like the sound of ?





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2h1P6uWd...





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EaZGfXMO...
Reply:Flute of course -is healthier for your body as playing it does not cause as much neck/shoulder problems as the violin/viola.
Reply:If you want to be wanted and involved in everything go for the Viola. There are too many flute players in this world, but there is always a need for violas. Yes I know you have to put up with jokes but at least you are not one of many all fighting for the few positions available (backstabbing, eye gouging etc). My daughter wanted to play the flute and I said "over my dead body" She ended up on the Bassoon and now she can pick and choose what she wants to do cause there is not much competition. The same goes for you if you become a good viola player. Don't forget to practice!!!