I know how to play a little of the guitar, piano and organ. I can't play any wind instruments because I am not really good at controlling my breathes. I'd like to learn to play violin but there aren't good teachers in my area.
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[question posted by laydee]
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we have plenty of instruments around our house because my brother is a singer and musician. my father knows how to play them as well and my mother knows how to sing. sadly though, i never knew how to play any of these instruments (im not even a singer at all). though i've always dreamed of becoming a musician, i don't really think i have any fiber related to that in my body. i have always wanted to play the drums and tried learning them once but i got so busy with school that i couldn't really concentrate on it. i really prefered drums because it is rare that i see girls playing it. i also would like to know how to play the violin but we don't have one and I have no plans of spending money to learn it somewhere else..too bad but i think i'll remain ignorant of playing such instruments for the rest of my life :( i have friends who learned playing instruments even if they don't personally own that instrument and i envy them so much. i have plenty of instruments around me but i just cant (and maybe wont) want to learn seriously.. :( [calai618]
Yes very true. without passion for learning or at least the perseverance to continue, I would surely not succeed on learning any instrument.. it is really a shame because i have most of the instruments around me but still i don't know how to play any of them.. there are a lot more people out there who deserve to have those instruments and could make use of them more than me.. [calai618]
how i wish i play an instrument. i'd love to play the piano. since i can see the it is very melodious. [babyish13]
Hi Laydee, I know how to play the guitar. My husband taught me how to play it. I love it when we play the guitar and sing together. Sweet and romantic. I want to learn how to play the saxophone. Appealing and sexy. [msfrancisco9369]
bwahahahahaha...don't worry dear i will buy my own instrument so that nobody will ever use it except me. [msfrancisco9369]
I know to play guitar,drums and flute............ music is my passion............ i love music.........it is one part of my life.............. i would like to learn violin......... i could not get a chance to learn violin.......... happy mylotting............ keep lotting............ keep earning............ have a good day................ CHEERS......... [anonymousagent]
Hi Laydee, It has been a long time I never play my flute (picollo). I learnt to play a picollo when I was in my junior high school.I joined the drumband and I am one of the fluter. I was a fluter for 5 years and I really enjoy playing my flute. Now, my flute is passed to my cousin and I hope I will have chance to play my flute again one day. I always like to learn how to play a piano and violin.It is too old for me to learn piano as my fingers are getting hard. But for violin, It is never too late for me to learn. [shia88]
I love musical instruments. The only problem is I'm not very good at playing thme. In a 3rd grade music class, they tried to make all of us learn to play the violin. I was atrocious at at it! I couldn't wait for that class to be over. Playing the piano would be a beautiful thing to achieve but I don't know one key from another. I would like to learn to play the guitar though. Any advice on self teaching or getting lessons? [sender621]
Thanks for the guitar info. i will definitely check it out. [sender621]
I learned to play the piano as a little girl. Then I learned to play the guitar when my husband taught me more than a decade ago. The instrument I play the most these days though is the tinwhistle (other names: penny whistle or Irish flute) which I started learning by myself a few years ago because I am such a big fan of the Corrs. I have about twenty different whistles in various brands and colors (see photo). I also bought a violin which I practice on (again, because of the Corrs' influence) but I haven't gotten the hang of it yet. A friend of mine though, learned playing the violin just by watching the Corrs' videos over and over. He plays beautifully now and people are always surprised to learn that he never had any formal lessons. Just shows how dedication and passion can make you really reach for what you want:) [writermom8]
I've played the piano for about 2 years. The trumpet, hm let's see, since 4th grade. I've also taken 6 years of vocal lessons. I've been dying to learn how to play the acoustic guitar but the only guitar I have in the house is my bro's left-handed guitar. (I'm right-handed) I'd also like to take up learning the violin at one point or another. The guitar because it would be great to just play some easy listening-type music after a stressful day of studies. And the violin because although Jazz, Rock, and Instrumental are all some of my favorite genres, Classical composers have written some of the most complex and beautiful music of all time. [pearlist25]
I'd also like to learn the violin. I once saw some tutorials on youtube that could be helpful. They looked interesting. They were from Expert Village. [holyonfire]
Hi, I would love to learn how to play the drums! I always have...come to think of it...I don't know why I haven't gone to take lessons...Thanks for the idea! :-) [Carrie38]
I have always want to learn how to play the guitar and drums. I have not learn how yet. I did have a kids drum when I was young and use to pound on it but I just never did take lessons. [happy6162]
...Hi laydee, When I was in junior high school, I was in the band and I played the trumpet. When I went on to high school, it was necessary to buy your ow instrument. and my father thought it was a boy's instrument and he did not want to buy it for me and my trumpet playing days ended. I tried to learn to play the xylophone, because I loved the sound, but did not stay with it. I fool around with the piano, but nothing of note :o) Funny thing, I can write songs and have someone put the instrumental side to them, strange. I love music, all kinds, except hard rock. Take care. [artistry]
Well i suppose i "play" piano. I dont practice too much actually, so i just know a couple of songs, for example "shy" from Sonata Arctica, or "bratja" a soundtrack from the anime Full Metal Alchemist. I would like to practice more, but i dont really know why i dont. I had a few classes something like two years ago, and i attended like for 4 months, but it wasnt a classical class, it was a bit more informal. I would also like to learn how to play guitar(not too much actually but learning something would be fun). [edxcast]
I really want to learn how to play piano. I envy those people who plays piano so well. they look so beautiful when they start to play. It is also a turn on to me. hehehe. I dont know when i can do that since in the first place, we dont have the insrument itself. but im still hopeful. I also play a little of guitar. [karbuks]
i know how to play the guitar, i was also dreaming to learn how to play the piano but it didnt work for me. i just hope my daughter will learn how to play piano and differetn kind of musical instrument. like drums and violin [carrillo_zeny]
I don't have the ability to play any instruments and if I had the means and the time I would love to learn the piano. I love the sound...The acoustic guitar is a nice instrument too and a lot more portable than a piano I guess! My friends little girl is learning the violin; they are quite expensive my friend tells me. Hope you find just the right thing for you! [paula27661]
i play a guitar and would like to learn piano and violin. Guitar has been my first choice cuz its more popular than any other instrument. And in bands its an important instrument. So i guess thats why i play a guitar but i'm looking forward to other instruments also [felixekka]
Hi laydee Interesting discussion to me..hehe... well i primarily play drums, i have always loved them as a child, i would sit near the TV watching rock videos and try to learn something when i used to see them play, just watching them play like that i could learn nothing and so i started to learn what each hand and leg were supposed to do, it all seemed so confusing but i slowly began to understand and then i took more of video coaching and i learn different styles from it, i am so glad that i play drums now, definitely i am no pro or anything near but yeah i can play to many songs, have performed and gigged with friends on the stage and has been so much fun there! wow . . . drums have always been my love!wub... well i have started to play the rhythm guitar lately, i like to strum along some songs and sing along with it, in fact i have got decent with rhythm guitar, now i like to make some simplistic songs myself... wow you can play a piano and organ as well, that is great!... piano sounds so good, anybody would adore if you play a piano, i am sure you must be enjoying it a lot when you play them... keep up the good work laydee, music means a lot a lot to me and it certainly is lots of fun playing musical instruments, passion for music is the only thing that can help someone learn a musical instrument fast.... have a nice day laydee!cool [voldrox]
Drum would be my best selection. It feels cool to see a drummer. I have seen many bands and it makes me feel excited with the drummer playing. Although the drummer always hides behind the stage but, it rocks the most with the drum sound. [mikeowl]
I'd like to learn keyboard, guitars,drums and harmonica... because these instrument is so cool and the most common instruments that people enjoy to hear it. [johangenuine18]
I started out learning how to play the guitar when I was about 8 years old, but eventually gave it up, and by about 14, I learned how to play the drums. I even had a set of bongo drums at the time, if I remember correctly. Since then and up until now, I've taught myself how to play the midi keyboard, and find this to be my best creative outlet. What I'd really like to learn how to play, is the Sitar. I've always been fascinated by this instrument...not just for its sound, but for the fact that's probably not the easiest instrument in the world to master. I too do not have the "wind-power" for wind or reed instruments. I smoke too much. Truthfully I love my keyboard, and wouldn't trade it for the world. cdrxo [commanderxo]
I play the piano. You can't really go wrong if you know how to play this instrument. Here's why. Anywhere there is a piano or keyboard, you're good to go. You don't have to drag your instrument around with you. You just sit down and let it rip. [nearpoint]
I was very good on the flute and piccolo in school and enjoyed them. I play a little guitar. Once I was pretty good with the piano, but it's been thirty years since I played. My hubby found me a free one. I am trying to re-learn the piano, but it's going a lot slower than I thought it would. I enjoy it though. My favorite instrument is my voice; I use it to lead worship at church, and occasionally sing for benefits and such. I love to sing - it is my main source of worship to God, and just always makes me feel better to sing. My grandchildren like it too. [jashoaf]
hi laydee I can only play two instruments, the piano and the drums, but I would love to learn to play the guitar and possibly the flute or saxophone. I want to learn one of those because I just love the way they each sound. I also sing, however I'm not very good at singing if I play the drums at the same time its hard to hear myself. I'm getting better at singing and playing piano. Its alot harder than people think it is. [gelibean]
I don't play any instrument but I really wanna learn to play guitar, I love it so much. Since child I dreamed of becoming a famous singer who played guitar on stage. But sad to say I don't have the luck of realizing that dream. All my brothers can play the guitar well they are all good in it. [mrssator2002]
I recently bought a dulcimer, so I'm going to start learning how to play the dulcimer. I've never learned how to play an instrument before (except the recorder in the first grade), but I also want to learn how to play the guitar some day. [trilliansramblings]
dulcimer is a fretted string instrument with three or four strings this instrument come from scotland or ireland, to play this instrument we lay it flat on the lap and pluck or strum the strings with one hand, like when we use electric bass with our thumb. [tatazbrush]
I know how to play a lot of instruments, mostly asian music instruments. I can also play the piano, kulintang, chinese yangchin, bongos and congas. ever since, my mom wanted me to be a pianist, I know how to read notes, but I'm not as good as my boyfriend, good thing he is a pianist. haha. I want tto learn how to play the cello. when I was younger, I wanted to learn how to play the violin, but now, I like the cello better. [myzedillon]
i like to hear someone play guitar, but i do not have guitar. two months ago my mother bought piano to my little sister, electric piano. my sister likes it, she teaches me but i am working for my task this week, so i can not learn it now, i want to learn the basic of piano so i can play some gospel song in my church=) [tatazbrush]
I want to learn how to play violin as well. I think it is sensual and enriching. I also would like to know how to play the piano. [mdmdeg]
i have my guitar for 4 years now...right now i want to learn to play piano because of my favourite band influenced..i now like how the piano sounds and its beauty when the right notes were hitted.. [protogenix]
I want to learn any instrument as long as I can play an instrument, I'm happy. [nomarets99]