Both are fantastic, but I wanted to make sure you were aware of one fundamental consideration: one of these requires an absolute mastery of relative pitch, and the other does not. read more
If you have played a different type of instrument, I would recommend learning piano. Learning the piano has personally helped me figure out difficult sections while playing violin. It also trains you to analyze more notes at once, along with two different clefs. Delving deep into music and learning new things is important for the main benefit of learning an instrument. read more
Yes, the same arguments can be put forth with the piano, but with the violin, other instruments such as flute and trumpet, one can really do harm. Non withstanding the asceticism of which sound you love so therefore pursue, (ear training with the violin noted), the bonus of playing a piano and accomplishing playing a 2 hand composition quickly is a plus. read more
If you have played a different type of instrument, I would recommend learning piano. Learning the piano has personally helped me figure out difficult sections while playing violin. It also trains you to analyze more notes at once, along with two different clefs. read more
Also, a piano can simply cover more possibilities than a violin -- not that a violin doesn't have a very important spectrum for emotional expression and a well-deserved reputation as an instrument of technical and expressive mastery. read more
Well I would say the piano is the better instrument just because the piano, above all instruments besides maybe an organ can produce the most sounds and combinations. Not to take away from the violin, it is an excellent instrument and in my opinion the backbone of any orchestra. The piano is also more beneficial for a musician to learn. read more