I just got a violin a couple of months ago. You wouldn't believe how hard it is to play. I knew it'd be hard. But, it's more than hard. I bet it's impossible. I can only play a couple of things on it, that I made up myself, thus far. I prefer the theremin over it tho... and keyboards of course, and well etcetera etcetera etcetera. (Not saying I like the sounds of violins any less.... I only mean, as far as playing them, is concerned.)