Is learning how to play a piano just as easy as learning how play trombone?

Question

Im 15 and im interested in learning piano.

Answer 1

It is more difficult to master,but if you already have training reading bass clef,you have an advantage.You wont have to worry about glisses and slide position.You will need to learn treble clef.And how to use your hands independently to play both rhythm and lead or melody.I played trombone in school as well and actually taught myself to play using to piano in the band room.Memories.

Answer 2

I'm not sure how difficult the trombone really is (I played French horn & trumpet), I do play the piano, though . For me, I prefer the piano because you can play the melody and harmony at the same time, so any song sounds so much more complete on the piano. As far as ease of learning, 10 fingers and a foot on the pedal is more to keep track of than the lips and an arm for the trombone. If you can read music though, it should be much easier for you to pick up. What the heck - give it a try!!!

Answer 3

You're never too old to learn a new instrument :) I would start with piano, because it will help you learn the other two. You will probably want to find a local teacher, rather than learning on your own because you have no musical background. Then I would learn the violin. It might take some time, because it's the hardest one to start learning, but it'll get you used to using your fingers on the strings before you learn guitar. Once you've learned the violin, it's fairly easy to become reasonably good. Finally, learn the guitar. This one should be last because it requires you to use multiple strings at once, and have basic knowledge of keys and scales (which you should learn from the piano and violin). The piano's really easy to learn, it'll probably take about 6 months to a year. The violin's harder, because it takes a lot of practice to get the bowing and fingering both correct. Probably about 2-3 years. The guitar is fairly easy to learn, and once you have the other two figured out it should only take you a few months to be at least decent. EDIT: I guess I never really explained why I think that piano should be first. When you're learning new things on the violin and guitar, it helps to be able to play them on the piano first, because you don't have to worry about getting your fingers in exactly the right place or having the bowing/strumming patterns correct. I don't think I'd be able to play the violin or guitar without my piano.

Answer 4

I played trombone for 5 years and I'm also 15 years old.

As a little kid, I used to play piano. I come from a musical family so music was always a huge part of my life.

I do not believe the piano is the hardest instrument at all. In fact, I think the piano is the best instrument to begin on, people who say its the hardest instrument are probably pianists who want to sound pretentious and talented. If you don't believe me, pick up a hard trombone piece once you learned how to read on piano. try to play it. It'll come quite easily to you, since its just a melody and melodies are REALLY easy to play on piano.

The reason pianos are thought to be the hardest is, unlike most instruments, you can play 10 notes at once (in theory, I can't think of too many times you can easily pull this off), which opens up alot more possibilities. So the piano is really only hard in the sense that you can do more. You can play most melodies on piano easily that on other instruments would be impossible in your first couple years.

That being said, is it hard to pick up piano? It'll be hard for you to learn to read treble clef. That will be your first challenge. next, it'll be hard for you to play with both hands at once. Once you master those two things, piano will be a breeze. So yeah, I would say piano is just as easy to learn as trombone.

I also suggest learning piano. If you stuck with trombone until this age, you have a serious interest in music. Piano is the best instrument to learn theory on. And theory will help you with ALL instruments.

Answer 5

Well this all depends. Some people have an easier time learning specific instruments compared to others. Since you already play one, you know that there is a "learning curve." In other words, the first few months you play piano it may seem pretty difficult. My best suggestion for you is to get someone to give you a few lessons. And I know you might not want to hear this but you have to be willing to PRACTICE! Good luck man.

Answer 6

If you learn to read notes any instrument is playable. Learn to play the piano and you can play anything. The piano is the basis of everything. If you play the trombone it will make it easier. Good luck it is worth learning.

Answer 7

I'm not sure, but I know that playing a trumpet an playing a piano are exactly the same, because I've tried to learn both and I can't play either!!!!

Answer 8

A lot of people think that piano is one of the most difficult instruments to play. However if you're determined then I'd say go for it. It's a really fun instrument.

Answer 9

Put the time into it, take lessons, and maybe it will be easy. I play both but for some reason or another the trombone feels more natural to me.

Answer 10

I play piano and I'd say go for it! It's more clean cut and simple for beginners than alot of instruments, but it can also get REALLY complicated. It depends on how you want to play- conservatory, (think Beatoven, Bach, and millions of notes), or playing by ear, (picking out the tune from hearing it, chord sheets, fills, etc.). Just have fun!