Do you play a musical instrument?

@nela13 (59143)
Portugal
October 4, 2024 12:48pm CST
My children have been asking me to learn to play classical guitar for some time now. I love music and I think it will be good for them to learn to play the guitar. There is a music school near my work and I finally managed to get a good schedule for both, they will start next week. For now, I don't need to buy guitars, the school has enough for the students to learn but later it will be a good gift for both of them. It is an extra expense but I think it's worth every cent. Do you play any musical instrument? Image of the classical guitar.
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@AmbiePam (104699)
• United States
4 Oct 24
I can play the piano. I took lessons for nine years. I didn’t enjoy taking lessons at all, but my mom played the piano, and she wanted my sister and I to learn.
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@AmbiePam (104699)
• United States
4 Oct 24
@nela13 No, not at all.
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
4 Oct 24
You didn't enjoy the lessons but do you enjoy play the piano?
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
4 Oct 24
@AmbiePam ohhh, why didn't you tell your mom?
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@rakski (149316)
• Philippines
5 Oct 24
No. I don't know how to play any instruments
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@rakski (149316)
• Philippines
6 Oct 24
@nela13 I tried but I think I'm tone deaf.
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
5 Oct 24
Would you like to know how to play an instrument?
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
6 Oct 24
@rakski ahahah, I am too
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@RasmaSandra (90104)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Oct 24
I used to play the piano but I don't have a piano anymore,
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
4 Oct 24
My parents have an old piano they bought in a fair. It is beautiful but we don't know how to play it.
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@RasmaSandra (90104)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Oct 24
@nela13 if I lived near you I would teach you, Learning piano notes is like learning the alphabet. There are sites online that teach you to play the piano.
https://join-piano.hellosimply.com/start/messagingIntroB?utm
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
6 Oct 24
@RasmaSandra thank you, that is so nice of you. Thank you for the site too, it is going to be useful for sure.
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@JudyEv (364726)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Oct 24
This is a great idea. I'm glad your children will get this chance. At least with a guitar they will be able to play for others if they want to.
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@JudyEv (364726)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Oct 24
@nela13 They need to want to do it that's for sure. The practice can get very boring but if they can join with others from time to time, it will help keep their interest up. The piano is a 'lonely' instrument in some ways.
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
7 Oct 24
@JudyEv I agree, if they have others to practice with, it will keep things interesting.
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
5 Oct 24
It is something they want, I am happy they want to learn, I always wanted them to learn music but if was something that I force it wouldn't work.
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@Deepizzaguy (115360)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
4 Oct 24
When I was a child, I used to play the drums and organ. As an adult, I do not play an instrument at all.
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@Deepizzaguy (115360)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
5 Oct 24
@nela13 I enjoyed playing the organ and drums but not the guitar.
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
5 Oct 24
@Deepizzaguy drums must be fun.
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
4 Oct 24
Did you enjoy when you played?
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@anya12adwi (10269)
• India
4 Oct 24
I used to learn guitar but left the school as I got buzy with my college and my health deterred! I know how to play harmonium but like a newbie! By the way, what's the fee of the music school?
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
4 Oct 24
That is why I want my kids to learn before going to the college. Around €50 per month. It isn't much.
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@anya12adwi (10269)
• India
5 Oct 24
@nela13 Yep, it is not much! And how many hours??
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
5 Oct 24
@anya12adwi two hours per week.
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@snowy22315 (197771)
• United States
4 Oct 24
No, but I used to play a bit of guitar and piano. I never got beyond the beginner stages though with either.
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@snowy22315 (197771)
• United States
4 Oct 24
@nela13 I think I liked them both equally. Guitar kind of frustrated me though because I couldn't tune it. I don't have a bad ear. I don't know why it wouldn't work.
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
4 Oct 24
Which One did you like most? The guitar or the piano?
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
5 Oct 24
@snowy22315 I don't know, especially if you liked it. My kids want the guitar, I let them choose, hope they enjoy it.
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@allknowing (154200)
• India
5 Oct 24
I had a digital casio and I created my own notes and played many tunes. But I am not an expert.
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
5 Oct 24
But you already know how to create some music, that is already good.
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@kaylachan (80123)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Oct 24
I did when I was in school, because my parents wanted me to. But I didn't keep up with it.
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@kaylachan (80123)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Oct 24
@nela13 Well, I played the recorder, flute, gutiarand painio. Although my teacher didn't like that the only "panio" I had to pratice on was a small casio keyboard. And, I don't really count that because it was one of those you get kids to play with.
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
5 Oct 24
Which instrument did you play?
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@jstory07 (146224)
• Roseburg, Oregon
5 Oct 24
I hope your children learn to play the guitar really fast.
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
5 Oct 24
I hope so but I think that to play perfectly it takes time.
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@aninditasen (17711)
• Raurkela, India
5 Oct 24
I don't but love listening to songs being played in musical instruments.
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
5 Oct 24
Me too, when I am at home doing my house chores I always have the music on.
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@aninditasen (17711)
• Raurkela, India
9 Oct 24
@nela13 I listen to music before going to bed.
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
9 Oct 24
@aninditasen that is relaxing for sure.
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@Beestring (15606)
• Hong Kong
5 Oct 24
Yes, I play guitar, keyboard and piano.
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
5 Oct 24
Wow, you play some instruments, how many years did you study music?
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
7 Oct 24
@Beestring I understand
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@Beestring (15606)
• Hong Kong
6 Oct 24
@nela13 I haven't studied music. I just learned to play musical instruments. Of course, you need to have some basic knowledge of music theory.
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@somewitch (1471)
4 Oct 24
I never took real music lessons. I tried to learn some keyboard on my own but I was so frustrated I couldn't get to play with both my hands and gave up. Guitar seems cool, and it would also force me to use both hands so it could help with the keyboard. But I don't want anyone to hear me as I practice.
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@nela13 (59143)
• Portugal
4 Oct 24
Everyone started and didn't play well when they start, it is equal for everyone.
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