 If you liked
ef: A Tale of Melodies.
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 ...then you might like
Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso
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-Both have musicians who quit/want to quit playing
-Both have a girl who inspires to keep on
-Both have ill violinists
-Character that has been physically abused by guardian
-Both have a character who has to deal with the death of a loved one
-Both have exquisite "scenery porn"
-Both have characters who must confront past ordeals and move on
-Drama/Slice of life/Romance
ef: a Tale of Melodies deals with older more adultish characters and is more dark, while Your Lie in April deals with middle schoolers and is more upbeat but still just as dramatic.