heyhey,

this here might contain two questions actually.

  1. got an idea, what instrument might suit me?
  2. how, actually learn?

background

i am not new to learng stuff by myself, mostly languages in the widest sense. the only thing i can’t really get my head around is music. i know rudimentary how to read notes, but ofc don’t really grasp what they mean. when i learned a bit about electronics, that explained a lot more about music for me. i tried to learn the recorder (bc its was there) and keyboard (bc super versatile). by now, that all didn’t work. i am a beginner.

i guess that is abt how these are played. i am used to grab a book sit down in a comfy position and read. keyboards need setup and are relatively large. the recorder is small and portable, but you need a decent body position, to control your breath.

i was thinking about some kind of ukulele, maybe? how do i build a habit, that works for practice?


update

ty all! all your comments really helped a lot to think clearer abt the why qnd what. i am a little overwhelmed and can’t answer each of you. but tyvm! in some cases i feel like there is an answer that needs to get out. in others i don’t know what to say other than “ty for sharing!”

i grabbed a guitar from a friend, now my fingies hurt. but i am also surprised of how quick you can get interesting results from such an instrument. i will try it out a bit longer and then maybe try a ukulele. i know they are quite different, but more similar to each other tgan to flute or keys.

maybe there’s a journey starting. :)

  • Luci@lemmy.ca
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    4 days ago

    Pick up a Ukulele, the chords are easy, plenty of modern songs can be translated over, and you’ll build the fundamentals for guitar.

    You won’t need to read music, just chord diagrams and tabs. Loads of chord websites and YouTube videos to play along with.

    Music lessons for uke tend to be as cheap as guitar and bass. You can get a good uke under $100 at a pawn shop or you can even get a brand new one (don’t recommend) for less than that.

    They also come in different sizes. Concert size is a great start. Just don’t get a baritone, different tuning.