Do you play a musical instrument? Would you like to learn to play another?
By PeacefulWmn9
@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
United States
June 21, 2009 10:48pm CST
I play the piano/keyboard, and I can do a bit on an organ. My mother always wished she knew how to play the violin, and that sounds beautiful to me, too. Or perhaps a flute. I believe we're never really too old to learn a new skill.
Do you play a musical instrument? Or more than one? Is there another one, as well, that you would love to learn to play?1 person likes this
13 responses
@haiershen (1080)
• China
30 Jun 09
i'm not good at any instrument,i haven't learn any lesson's when i was born,at that time, our partents have no enough money for learn any our interesting lesson,on spare times, we need to do some housework for helping our partents.then study hardly,in our opinion, the important thing is got a good grad.after i growing up, even though i don't know how to play instruction, but i like listening music,good luck!
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@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
30 Jun 09
Life is busy, from the time we are children, yes. I'm fortunate to have been able to take piano lessons. You don't really need to play an instrument to enjoy good music, though. It's just up to each of us :)
Karen
@giada7raine (103)
• Philippines
28 Jun 09
hi, I would love to learn to play the guitar. I'm really a music lover but I don't know how to play a musical instrument. It's my frustration! Anyway, I want to learn playing the guitar because it can produce different sounds. It can create relaxing or upbeat music, depending on what mood you are in...
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@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
29 Jun 09
You are right. The guitar is a very versatile instrument in all the sounds in can create. Perhaps someday soon you'll have the joy of owning one and being able to take lessons. Playing an instrument oneself can bring such joy and satisfaction, so best of luck to you in that.
Karen
@firstcontact1990 (1784)
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26 Jun 09
I have an Electric Guitar but, unfortunately I cant play it....Yet
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@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
26 Jun 09
Electric guitars have such a unique sound and so much potential for expanding on music. I hope that one day you will be able to take lessons. In the meantime, perhaps you can just experiment and learn a few things on your own :D
Karen @cecillecarmela (3818)
• Philippines
28 Jun 09
Hi Karen =D Yes I do know how to play some musical instruments like flute, piano and lyre because I used to be a member of a drum and lyre band and I was close to my music teacher way back in grade school so it was pretty an advantage for me to learn some musical instruments hehe. =D
However I now forgot how to play them and the only thing I can remember playing are flute and lyre.. lyre and piano are almost the same to operate but i must admit i'm better in lyre than piano.. =D like your mom i also wanted to know how to play violin because of the same reason it sounds beautiful to me =D.. i learned how to play guitar through a classmate whom i insisted to teach me how to.. hehehe.. his monthly allowances is low each day he has to spend 10 pesos a day to budget his allowance since he's near our university so we agreed that i'll pay him 20 pesos each session hehehe.. =D
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@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
29 Jun 09
I admire your talent, your ability to play so many instruments. It is also great that you help your friend by paying for the guitar lessons. Music is such a big part of life and joy for most of us. It is wonderful to be able to play our very own at times!
Karen
@bhabytart (1116)
• Philippines
26 Jun 09
hello there peacefulwmn.... yes i play a few instruments because when i was in college e have music lesson. and before we finish the subject we will be having a recital so i have to learn to play the instrument. well also like to play the instruments but sorry to say that some musical instruments doesn't like me at all.hahahaha... bit i still want to learn other instruments...there is no age limit in learning. right?
have a nice day...
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@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
27 Jun 09
Nope, there are no age limits on learning :) We do so in one form or another all the days of our lives. Maybe you will by the time you are old and gray know how to play all of them :D Have a beautiful weekend!
Karen
@weirdo55 (77)
• Philippines
26 Jun 09
Hi! I love music and I can play a bit (I mean like a beginner) of the keyboard, but I'm not really that good. My parents enrolled me to piano lessons when I was younger but I quit because of the sharps and flats. They somehow confuse me. But don't get me wrong, I get pretty jealous when I see someone play the piano. I wish I could be better with it. Aside from this, I'd love to learn how to play the guitar and the drums. :) I think it's pretty cool. I really am a music lover and I can appreciate how it's played, but unfortunately, I don't know why I can't seem to play an instrument. Maybe all I need is a little more determination. By the way, I have a cousin who plays the violin. She's really good and I think that you should go for it if you really want to. Because the violin is a very beautiful instrument that makes really lovely music. :)
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@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
27 Jun 09
That is one of my dreams, to play the violin! I learned the piano when I was 8 through two years of lessons. I bet if you experiment you will find at least one instrument on which you would do well :)
Karen
@tigeraunt (6326)
• Philippines
23 Jun 09
i can play the guitar.
i use to join school choral group and that is where i learned how to play the guitar. but its been years. maybe i can still play it but i dont know any new songs. lol!!
i always wanted to learn how to play the piano.
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@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
23 Jun 09
I love playing the piano, and took lessons when I was 8 and 9. I think guitar music is beautiful! I imagine you would not have forgotten how to play :)
Karen
@liuchen63 (270)
• China
22 Jun 09
Yes I play a Chinese traditional instrument,zheng.I just learn it for 1 year and I don't think it's too old for me to learn it,either.And I want to learn to play the piano.But it should be after I learn the "zheng" well.
I love music!
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@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
22 Jun 09
I love music, too. I'm not sure what a zheng looks like, but I've heard some beautiful Chinese music. I hope once you have mastered it, you do get to learn piano :)
Karen
@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
23 Jun 09
Ah, a well-rounded musician :) That is admirable.
Karen
@purplykaye (67)
• Philippines
22 Jun 09
i can play the flute and guitar, but i still wanna learn how to play the base.=)
If you want to learn how to play the flute, it's pretty much easy. You can learn all the basics all by yourself.
@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
22 Jun 09
Ahh, both of those instruments make beautiful music. I might yet decide to learn the flute. Have fun playing your music :)
Karen@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
22 Jun 09
LOL, anything you have to hit, eh? I like that. It is good to be so versatile in your skills.
Karen
@Wink24 (167)
• Philippines
26 Jun 09
I can play a guitar a bit and a piano, but I'm not yet confident to say that I can really play since my fingers easily get hurt whenever i play guitar and for the piano, my fingers are not that big so it's kinda hard for me to press the keys with wide gap. Anyway, I also want to learn how to play drums but i don't know how can I do it because it's too costly and too spacious to own one.
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@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
26 Jun 09
Kudos to you for knowing how to play two instruments, even though they are difficult for you :) As for the drums, how fun that would be. Perhaps someday, you'll have enough space and money to pursue that :) Thank you for responding.
Karen
@matsukario (119)
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27 Jul 16
I do not know with any instrument, but I like the guitar and will strive for it.
