I want to start playing an instrument?

Question

I want to take up an instrument, but i really dont know what instrument to start up.

i used to play the violin, but never practiced at it. however, i have got older and realised that it would be a good stress relief and relaxing to learn an instrument.

i like the strings, i am thinking violin or piano, are they hard? any other cool instruments u recommend? thank you

Answer 1

I would highly reccomend taking piano. It can really help you out later in life as well as right now. It's great to know how to play for parties as well as the opportunity to play for plays and other theatrical productions. If you are more in rock n roll, you could later take up keyboard (electric piano.) Piano can range from Classical to Modern and is a very useful instrument to learn how to play. Good Luck!

Answer 2

ANY instrument will give you years of pleasure. Don't take recommendations from people, but choose what you really like and are interested in. But the key is to stick with it. Don't play the piano for a while and then decide you want something else. Once you have an instrument picked, you have to stick with it in order to get the most out of it.

Answer 3

i've learned a few instruments, and my best advice is to take a few classes first to see if you like it. A started drumkit runs at around $500. Electric drums are even more expensive...I've never owned any electric drums, but i know Roland is a good brand. I never really learned guitar because it didn't draw my attention. Harmonica was also pretty nice, and it was fairly easy for me. I once played a live blues jam on a harmonica at a small cafe with two guitarists and the people loved it. So whatever you pick, it has to be something you like...and you'll learn super fast. I've always liked learning strange instruments so i learn fast because i really like it.

Answer 4

I find the piano good stress relief. Once you learn piano it is usually easier to learn other instruments. I suggest you give learning the piano a go. You can always try another instrument later.

Answer 5

I always thought that the instrument picks you, and you cant just decide which one to play. Go to the local music store and ask to try out their stringed instruments and the piano. Even if you dont know anything at all about them you will know if you want if or not once you pick it up and starting fooling with it.

Answer 6

I would recommend guitar, if u like strings.I started violin aged 9 changed to guitar at age 11 and am still playing aged 57.I went back to the violin about 25 years ago, only now I play folk fiddle. Acoustic guitar - easily portable, not very expensive, U can play lots of different music - classical, folk, rock/pop. U could return to violin, but play folk/Irish stuff - it's fun! Hope this helps.

Answer 7

If you play the piano you have to know two clefs and be able to make your hands do two different things ( with practice isn't that hard) Playing the violin starts out fairly easy but advanced technique takes practice. either one is fun and rewarding. I use both I play violin to play in the orchestra and play piano and also use it to compose

Answer 8

If you used to play the violin, my personal recommendation would be to go back to that. You've already learned the basics, and even if you've forgotten those, some lessons would probably recall some techniques. Learning the piano would be starting from empty, and sometimes it is frustrating learning the basics when one is older.

Answer 9

Marcus:
As a musician myself, I would recommend any instrument that you REALLY like, that interests you and is one that you want to stick with. Remember, anything worth having is worth working hard at.
If you like piano & violin...learn and practice them!
I would also recommend the guitar. You can learn chords, chord progressions, and basic theory pretty simply and quickly...or you can study classical guitar and be REALLY challenged!
Good luck in whatever you choose!

Answer 10

Go to the library and find Cd's and listen to them all. Go to park concerts. Go to a local music store that would, under supervision of a good teacher, allow you to have a beginning lesson to see which one would be best for you. Everyone's mouth formation (embouchure), is different. Some people are better at one instrument, while you may be better at another. Check it out.