Want to learn a musical instrument
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Guitar, though not easy by any stretch (trust me). If you have want a fairly easy to use program to learn guitar, consider Rocksmith.
You can buy it for PC, XBOX, or Playstation. It comes with everything you need to start ( except the guitar, though i think you can get a package with that included ).
It takes work, and dedication, daily practice, but it's a very good teaching tool that is intuitive, and teaches you at your own pace.
http://rocksmith.ubi.com/rocksmith/en-au/home/index.aspx
You can buy it for PC, XBOX, or Playstation. It comes with everything you need to start ( except the guitar, though i think you can get a package with that included ).
It takes work, and dedication, daily practice, but it's a very good teaching tool that is intuitive, and teaches you at your own pace.
http://rocksmith.ubi.com/rocksmith/en-au/home/index.aspx
If your intention is to eventually play in a band, learn bass guitar. You will never be out of work.
If you want to play solo, learn piano. You won't need any "supporting" instruments.
If you want to be one of the madding crowd, learn guitar. But be forewarned -- at every jam session you'll have to take a number.
If you want to play solo, learn piano. You won't need any "supporting" instruments.
If you want to be one of the madding crowd, learn guitar. But be forewarned -- at every jam session you'll have to take a number.
Cuica is another easy to learn neat drum instrument, if your interests are more percussion minded.....
Im a little older, and not as pretty as I used to be, so my rate is only $220 per hour.I can teach you how to play the drums(double bass). $270/hr VIP rate
Toronto does have a couple of really great, mostly volunteer, samba squads.Cuica is another easy to learn neat drum instrument, if your interests are more percussion minded.....
If you want to play drums that's a great thing to join.
Just bring earplugs.
I can see the attraction ... you and your women around a campfire ... she hugs you closer as a wolf howls in the distance .. you bring out your musical instrument .. and on the kazoo as rendition of 'we'll be going round the mountain' pierces the forest ... in the distance a wolf whimpers ....
Excellent choice MC. You would bring the romantic evening to even higher pitch !
So did I a long long time ago . It is a common instrument. Used clarinets are relatively cheap to buy, maintain and store.
Unlike a guitar or piano, there are no chords to learn or remember since one would play only one note at a time. A nice adjunct to being a good clarinetist is that transitioning to a saxophone is quite easy although the fingerings are slightly different. I transitioned to a tenor sax many moons ago and really enjoyed it. but, it was too many moons ago.
My best advice is to pick the instrument that you listen to the most in the music you like the most. Most people who start learning an instrument quit because they don't like the music they are playing in order to learn to play. I think a better approach is to try to learn to play the music you love right from the outset, and pick the instrument that you love the best in that music.
Violin isn't a bad choice, but it's one of the most difficult string instruments to learn. And you won't much to show for it until you get half-decent. Piano might be a better choice unless the OP can devote 5 - 10 hours a week to it.
True. While the violin is beautiful, it's a difficult instrument to learn unless maybe you start early in life. The OP was looking for something a bit 'easier'. I would not suggest the violin.
To be fair (or just to be an ornery contrarian), reed/woodwind instruments like your beloved clarinet can also be a bit tough, and just as evil on the ears of innocent bystanders when wielded by a beginner.
Yoga, if you want simplicity, learn bass. Only 4 strings, and far enough apart that pudgy, uncoordinated middle-aged fingers can navigate it all with ease. I could teach you the iconic intro to Loverboy's Turn me Loose in less time than it takes to listen to the entire song, and you'd be as much of a hit at parties as that guy with the acoustic guitar (i.e., universally reviled)
I have heard that before
Everyone wants to play lead guitar, of course
Waayyyyyyyy to competitive
Stay in the background with bass and a lot easier to learn
To learn an instrument and then actually publically perform would be ideal
Something creative that I could be proud of
yet relatively easy
the didgeridoo ?
because it is an overtone instrument, like the bugle, it seems quick to learn as there is no fingering to learn or scales or chords etc and the sounds are unique and primitive, although the sounds are very limited, each didgeridoo would have its own tone and sound as they are made from natural wood that has been carved hollow by insects
you could be a street musician quickly
and could lead to a spot in a creative band that has a sense of playfulness
never seen a didgeridoo player so there would be little competition
seems like a self taught instrument as well
enough info on the net
the problem may be learning without bothering your neighbors
not sure of you could soften the sound by using a smaller version or something
I do wonder about lung capacity for someone who is older that may be the factor that stops me
I do not know if I could build up my lungs without passing out after of few minutes of playing
anyone have opinions
