I have been injured for the last two years, having torn my rotator cuff while sailing. Happily, after lots of physio, it looks like I will be able to get back on the waves next spring. This instrument represents my dream of returning to the helm.
Besides the lute (or the theorbo or vihuela ) or the harp, I would most likely choose the cello, or perhaps the viola da gamba. Or any stringed instrument I could get my hands on, really, but those I listed would be my first choices. As far as non-stringed instruments, the organ would be my first choice, then flute, then harpsichord. I took piano when I was younger, but never really enjoyed it or practiced much.
I would love to play the violin, but already spent WAY too much time fooling around with different instruments and still don't consider myself a serious guitar player... So it's going to wait for another life to happen, I guess, as the violin probably wouldn't allow me to play nice sounding music for 3-4 years at least.
I would go for Cello. It seems it's pretty popular here!
Piano would probably be my third choice.
It's interesting to read about all your ideas. I play guitar and mandolin for years. A few years ago, I tried playing the piano and the trumpet. But I could not find the time to continue. There are so many instruments, I would like to learn. Sometimes I am kind of envious about other musicians and their instruments. At the moment I try to learn flute as well. I am highly motivated. But it is hard to find time for 2 instruments.
ISometimes I am kind of envious about other musicians and their instruments.
But I guess no instrument have it all, they all have their voice. We can either try to get a little of every voice, or to master one. There's probably no right answer here, I guess we should do whatever brings us joy .
I think we're blessed with CG and it being polyphonic. I would enjoy an instrument that's not, but I'd have to be in an ensemble for full enjoyment. With CG we get to stay up late next to a fire with a nice cup of tea and play melody, harmony and bass line, entertaining ourselves to the fullest, and yet, still with the joy of ensemble playing as well should we choose!
Yes, you are right! CG and its polyphony is outstanding and makes it to a special instrument. Especially, if you want to play for yourself, without other musicians, the guitar is well rounded. On the other hand, I love the "simplicity" of the flute and the possibility to play only one note at a time.
Never been able to cope with the timbre of piano. Baroque recorder or Marimbas I think would suit my taste...or cello. Bassoon would be nice if someone would make my reeds.