And why? Not an instrument you already play. Pick something else.
I’ll start.
Saxophone, so I can climb the rooftops and play my neighbours some cheesy sax porn solos of the eighties.
Piano. I actually can play it a bit but I’d need 10000 more hours and space and time and motivation to do that. I wish I could just sit down and play, without disturbing the neighbors or limiting my living space or cutting down on my other hobbies. But piano is really nice. I guess I’ll stick to listening to it.
You could get a keyboard and use headphones if the noise is the most significant blocker. That can help with the space, too, since you could fold up the stand and put it away when not in use, unlike a piano which is furniture as much as a musical instrument. Unfortunately, there’s no helping with the time part unless you’re lucky enough to be born with talent, though even then it just means less time rather than little time.
Cello, because cellos sound freakin awesome.
An upright bass, because they are such a vibe.
Guitar.
I’m trying again using rocksmith+ and I just have such a hard time with the coordination.
I’ve not heard of it.
This time next year I’m sure you’ll be a marvel to behold. Please post back when you get your epiphany!
Thinking of ya.
Think Guitar Hero but you use a real electric guitar instead of a plastic toy.
I never really got that plastic guitar thing. I’m over 5 yo.
No need to disparage people who enjoy rhythm games. Just because you don’t get it doesn’t mean people who do enjoy it are children.
Fair point. I apologise.
I just started playing the guitar a year ago, and there have been few things in my life as rewarding
That’s excellent to read. I’m thrilled for you.
Are you into a particular style?
I started because I wanted to play classic metal, but have since discovered a deep love of playing the blues.
That’s a transition!
I really enjoy the blues. Gen X here.
Thank-you for sharing and look forward to hearing from you here again.
Harmonica. You can carry it anywhere and bust a jam anywhere.
There are two instruments that I would like to learn.
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Drums: so I can take out some of the anger and frustration and make it into a melody.
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Bass guitar: I have always liked how they sound and when I played any Guitar Hero or similar games, I always played the bass. I could imagine laying in bed and playing a melancholic tune until the sadness goes away. Or just play whatever fits my mood at the moment.
I have also thought that violins look and sound interesting, but they seem pretty complicated to play.
I picked up a cheap acoustic u-bass during the Covid years just to be able to play along with old songs and some soothing melodic solo bass laying on my couch. They are pretty quiet, enough for solo playing without disturbing the neighbors, but the vibrations from the instrument body travel really nice on top the belly. Also it sounds nice and boingy like an upright bass. Perfect for faux jazz and blues.
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Piano! I like the way they sound. Other instruments, up close kind of irritate me. I don’t really enjoy listening to someone play the guitar or the violin. Fuck the violin.
Anything. I absolutely love music and the thought of being able to make it myself has always been a dream of mine. However, I can’t hold a beat to save my life. I’ve tried playing the piano, guitar, trumpet, and baritone at stages of my life, never with any success. I can’t even play Guitar Hero past medium difficulty.
Cello. I really think there is no greater instrument (maybe the church organ). It has such a range, from quick and frantic to dark and brooding. Forreference, check out anything composed by Gabriel Saban.
B a n j o !
Any of them. I love music and I’ve always wanted to play but never had the time, place, or money.
I have a deep love for Halloween season. I always wanted to get a waterphone. They are just a little to expensive for something that would 100% be a novelty.
Thank you for reminding me that this exists. FYI, it is out of patent and Mr. Waters is now deceased so, one could ethically and legally make a copy. (Patent no. US-3896696-A)
I’m intending to make one for myself at some point, as I THINK I have all the necessary tools at the Makerspace.
EDIT: Just investigated a bit. I absolutely do have access to the tools!!! Now, just to get in to practice TIG welding so that I’m not terribad at it.
My father in law in an AMAZING machinist. I should mention to him to see what he could do with it.
I’d love to learn the sax, my trumpet skills are not as romantic as teenage me had hoped
“closed hole” flute: I have a tendency to pick up loud and obnoxious instruments. trumpet. diatonic harmonica. penny whistle. it would be cool to have a genuinely soft instrument. also, having skills that would transfer to piccolo:D
That Japanese guitar thing with the giant tuners
Edit: shamisen
