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Some ideas to get you started ...
“I would like to play an instrument that doesn’t take too long to learn and
doesn’t cost a fortune to buy.”
The Blues Harmonic (harp) is a good choice.
It is cheap to buy, relatively quick to learn and a lot easier to take on the bus
than a double bass!
If you would like to learn more please visit the Blues Harp page.
“I would like to be part of a rock band, or any other band for that matter, but
not have to practise for years before I can join.”
The Bass Guitar is probably the most accessable instrument in this category.
Although the cost of a guitar and amplifier will set you back a little, depending
on the quality, a good set-up will last for years.
“I want to sing and play in various styles of music.”
The Acoustic Guitar is a great choice.
Reasonably inexpensive, the guitar (acoustic is great for vocal/guitar) has
got to be number one. Just a few chords and you’ll be able to play hundreds
of songs. You’ll probably want to avoid ”home on the range”!
“I would like to play lots of tunes and sound like a full orchestra.”
The Keyboard fits this request perfectly.
It is also great for composing your own music and you can produce backing
tracks for vocals on the computer.
“I would like to play in an orchestra (eventually) and I like all sorts of music including classical.”
The Violin is a wonderful instrument for being part of a large group of
players. Safety in numbers ;)
However, it is very demanding as a solo instrument and requires many years
of practice to achieve a good standard. Surprisingly though, the violin is great
for country, folk and jazz music too!
“I’d love to learn to play the piano but it is probably too late for me at my age ... maybe?”
The Piano is the key (pardon the pun) that can open the door to almost all styles of music and can be learnt at any age.
Rachmaninov’s piano concerto may be a little too ambitious for some, but
the piano’s huge repertoire has something for everyone at any standard and
any age.
An option for those who don’t have the space for a large piano is an electronic piano with a weighted action. They feel the same to play as an acoustic piano.
“I’ve always wanted to learn to play the drums but they are too loud for my circumstances.”
If you don’t want a conventional Drum kit, you can buy a practice or electronic drum kit that is almost silent. You hear the sounds through headphones or you could play through an amplifier with a band. These kits are also a lot easier to transport too!
An easy instrument to learn is the Ukulele. Great fun to play and inexpensive to buy .
Well ... if it was good enough for George Harrison!
So what are you waiting for ... choose an instrument and begin the exciting
journey into the world of the musician!
Learn to play Amazing Grace on the Bagpipes ... that would bring a tear to anyone’s
eye!
The best way to start is with a chanter which is the part that you blow into.
After you have learnt where the notes are and can play some tunes, it’s time
to get the air pumping ... you’ll need a lot of puff!
Great for New Year’s Eve and other special occasions.
The Mandolin is an amazing little instrument and there are two types.
Flat back which is the folk instrument, and bowl back, which is more of
an Italian style.
Not too expensive to buy and easy to transport the mandolin is a lot of fun.
It can be as easy or as difficult to play as you wish. If your fingers are like
thick sausages you may find it more difficult to learn!
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