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The 30 hobbies closest to cello in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Bow a four-string instrument tucked under your chin, from folk fiddle to classical.
Alike: Both hands-on and brainy.
Different: Livelier.
GuitarMore creative.
PianoEasier to do alone.
SaxophoneCosts more to start. Livelier.
Brass instrumentsMore social.
Bass guitarEasier on the brain.
Drums & percussionCosts more to start. More physical.
UkuleleLess fiddly. Quicker first wins.
HarmonicaCheaper to start. Less fiddly.
Home recordingMore screen time. More to show at the end.
Modular synthsCosts more to start. More about collecting.
SongwritingCheaper to start. More to show at the end.
BeatboxingCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Synth DIYMore to show at the end. No audience needed.
KalimbaCheaper to start. Quicker first wins.
Film & game scoringMore screen time. More to show at the end.
Playing in a bandMore social. More of a thrill.
Beat-makingMore screen time. More to show at the end.
DJingMore about collecting. More screen time.
Sound designMore screen time. More time outside.
Magic & cardistryCheaper to start. Livelier.
Lace makingMore to show at the end. No audience needed.
Miniature paintingMore about collecting. More to show at the end.
PatisserieMore to show at the end. No audience needed.
SingingCheaper to start. Less hands-on.
Stop-motion animationCheaper to start. More to show at the end.
Adult balletCheaper to start. More physical.
FlamencoMore physical. Less hands-on.
Lock pickingMore competitive. No audience needed.
Model engineeringCosts more to start. More to show at the end.The closest are Violin, Guitar, Piano, Saxophone and Brass instruments. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Ukulele is close to cello and quicker to pick up.
Brass instruments is close to cello and costs less to start.
