I have always told people. If you want to learn an instrument learn the one that you have passion for. In other words. You may love piano music but you have a passion for the guitar. Everyone loves piano music but not everyone can play a piano. It takes a certain person to play different instruments. If you don’t have passion for it don’t do. Pick up another instrument that you are going to like playing. Pick up the one that you are going to gravitate to. I hav talked with many people as a working pianist. I asked them what instrument they would like to play if they could play. Not many of them said piano. Many of them were guitar, base, drums, and other percussion. When I mentioned the piano it was a negative answer. Not that people don’t like piano music of course they do, but liking something and then going to learn it is compleetly a different story. Because the work has to come. Every instrument you have to work to get good of course, but though traditional the piano is very demanding. The standards of a pianist is very high. Plus you are the one that people count on to work solos and performances. In other words. If you are a pianist you will get all the work. Be prepared to bee alone most of your days. As a pianist you don’t have to relie on other instruments to make you sound good. You are the one helping others to sound good. You are the supporter of many people. People look up to you as a pianist. We as pianists are not the cool people. We are the ones that get the work put on us. So piano is more of a working instrument. Where as other instruments are possibly sexy and pick up the guys, or chicks, but the piano is going to get you the work. Now the guitar you will look cool in front of others. You will even pick up the girls or guys. As a pianist, I haven’t picked up the Lady’s. I have picked up work though. Everyone enjoys piano music but I am the one working.
I am 22 year old male who have no idea of music but I am considering to learn some musical instrument. I have recently discovered that I can draw and have somewhat ability for art. But curious I can go further from there , I just do not know where to start. First , I was always about history, science, mathematics, ,reading lifting weight kingdom of guy. In music terrorfies that going to make an ass at myself. I have Usher Syndrome type II ( which is blindness and deafness together) . So , I am not sure I can do music due to my hearing loss that make it difficult to learn it or follow pattern of sounds. So, any advice of what I can do?
@@yordannydelvalle3301 I would say go with your passion. If it is music then you will find a way to do it. If it is drawing,,, you will do it. Go with your passion. Music is a from of art but it is not the only thing. If you want to learn an instrument then find the one that you are most passionant for.
@george clarkson well, they are no the same. They are in the same family but a piano is different than a keyboard. That is where a lot of people mess up. The keyboard is more portable, and has spring action keys which means you are going to have an easier touch for the most part a keyboard does not have weighted keys. Now moving to the digital piano they are emulating a piano but they have weighted keys and 88 keys. A keyboard is only going to have 49 which is a mirco midi keyboard then you go to producers types which have 61 then you move to 71 then 76 and then 88 keys. Yes. A keyboard can have 88 keys but again it is not a piano is a bit different in the feel of the keys. Even the way you play it it is different. A digital piano is a replica of the acoustic and has 88 full standard hammered action weighted keys with 3 pedals. A keyboard is not going to have 3 pedals like a piano will. It will have a sustain pedal and probably some expression pedals. If you want to learn piano it is best to learn on a weighted keyboard of a piano. Try the acoustic piano. If you don’t have the budget for an acoustic go for a digital then you can move to keyboards and synthesizers. Good luck.
I have practice playing the guitar for 3 years ,but recently I discovered that it's not a instrument that I want to practice to get better at,I think the sax is a instrument I want to practice to get better at.
@@jeffreymadden2745 go with your heart’s passion. The sax is a very romantic instrument, and I would say, go with your heart’s desire. If you love the sax, go with the sax man!! Shows that you are romantic, and cool!! And you know how to put on a great night man!! Great instrument.
I play many instruments but heres some advice i wish i was told: Piano/keyboard Drums Bass guitar These 3 are GREAT instruments to start out with if you plan on becoming a solo independent artist. Some background: I was enrolled in a traditional/classical piano school because of my parents, so i dropped it after like a month because i thought classical music sucked(a dated opinion for me now). I later revisited with guitar instead but i got overwhelmed by the chords and i had 0 peers interested in indie music like me so i lost motivation. Later i found a mate who’s brother tutored guitar and opted to teach me bass for free. He made lessons fun and tailored to my musical interests and broke down my favorite bands’ basslines to a beginner level. i learned bass so quick because i finally met a teacher that respected the goals and style i admired and i found a new love for learning multiple instruments (unfortunately late in the game). But The one thing i never learned to play was drums (parents never let me buy a set growing up), but now that im working on solo stuff, i really wish i knew more about percussive instruments 4 Morals of my story for any more modern style beginner artists: 1) Still expect to work a little hard and do some monotonous music lessons at the beginning but dont be afraid to ditch music teachers that make music feel like a chore or have no respect for the genre you are interested in or your personal goals. 2) 1st consider Piano, (or namely keyboard) its versatile in terms of genre. Even If you are a guitarist in a hit band, theres an EXTREMELY high chance you’re going to want to touch a keyboard or midi more than a few projects 3) Bass guitar is easier to pick up than guitar (if you like modern rock/pop music, respect its typically softer sound and find classical music lessons difficult to get into). 4) Some drum/percussive knowledge i think is really important to have if you plan on making music alone. Because nowadays you cant really have a hit without those rhythmic claps emphasizing notes and keeping tempos These are just what i wish i was told, but theyre not laws or anything. So ignoring me aint such a bad idea either if your heart is really going for another instrument. Music is the extension of human creativity, so the most important thing is to have fun, stay productive and stay curious. Lessons are cool and all but There’s no wrong way to do music as long as /you’re/ happy with what you put out.
Well, while the sound of lutes, guitars, and other stringed instruments with necks is lovely... My brain doesn't seem to want to process those. I love the mobility and harmonic capacity my keyboard gives me, especially as a huge music theory nerd. The ocarina is portable, and it sounds really nice! Plus, I always found woodwinds really intuitive to play (I mostly play ocarina and alto saxophone), unlike, for example, guitars, ukuleles, or lutes. Wish I could play the lute though, but my brain simply doesn't want to process anything with those instruments.
I have a terrible ear for rhythm and pitch. As a kid they made me play the drums, and it was good and fine, but it never really spoke to me. I love old music. Folk songs, and German Polka. I literally cannot have a frown on my face when I hear some good polka music. I've been practicing harmonica, and ive been contemplating the accordion, but i fear that my aforementioned problems are going to be a huge roadblock for me.
It's never too late to consider learning a musical instrument, or to learn to play an additional one. I was 'talked into' playing clarinet in 4th grade (which, in my case, was in 1961). I wanted to take up an instrument, but I was actually fascinated with brass. (However, my father had played brass in high school, and he insisted it causes one to have a sore lip.) When I was in 7th grade, I started on bass clarinet in school--and my father's reaction was "do you want to be a jack-of-all-trades, master of none?" Then in 9th grade I took up string bass, to which my father said "are you just trying to be another ______ [a popular classmate who played it]? to which I response was "no, but it appears to be a lot of fun to play, from watching him play it". I played quite well on all of these, and soon afterwards I bought a bass guitar. The two stringed instruments provided a lot of opportunities to play in orchestra, stage band, and rock bands. Although I eventually went into science as a career, I didn't take science classes in either 9th or 11th grade because that was the only way I could squeeze both band and orchestra into my schedule. I had thought of teaching music as a career, but my mother told me I could always have music even if I didn't go into it professionally. However, if I hear of someone thinking about either taking up and instrument or going back to one played long ago, I try to talk them into it, and if I can, I'll try to get them started with the basics. However, after high school, I did relatively little with music (other than leading singing in church), but several years after retiring, I was watching various TH-cam videos, and decided it might be fun to take up a brass instrument, so I bought a used trombone off eBay, figuring it's a low-maintenance instrument. I enjoyed it and took lessons, but decided to try a valved instrument, so I bought a trumpet. Liking the lower pitch of the trombone, I bought a baritone horn. After hearing some other music, I ended up getting a tuba. I seem to take to brass instruments like the proverbial fish to water--and haven't had any "sore lips". This "snowballed" so now I have 11 brass instruments, and I practice on most of them nearly every day--and have gotten back to the playing the clarinet again, even adding an Eb "contra-alto" instrument and an Albert system soprano instrument, with a couple Chinese instruments (suona and hulusi) thrown in for good measure. I guess I AM a "jack of all trades" but now at 71 y/o I'm having a lot of fun with it! When hearing music, I tend to listen to the bass line unless the melody strikes me as being especially interesting in some way, and so this explains why I have five bass instruments (including two tubas). I've never had a particular interest in playing violin (awkward playing position and notes are very close together on the fingerboard), flute (don't like the idea of having my arm elevated to one side), French horn (I have an old mellophone which is similar, but the music for French horn doesn't generally interest me), percussion (I like notes and pitches), or piano (too commonly-played to interest me, although I'll play simple music it, and can use it to sound out chords).
I will note that there are small lever harps that are quite portable. I have a 26 string that weighs under 7lbs. The bag has a shoulder strap and I can carry it on the bus or walking long distances with no trouble. Perfect for taking to church. But it is quiet, with limited range and levers can't cope with some stuff pedals can. Wouldn't do in an orchestra at all. Since I don't own a vehicle and pedal harps are 70+lbs and cost WAY too much, I will never play harp in an orchestra. And ukulele gave me blisters. Oh, hand size, arm length and physical strength can be important for some instruments. A fair number seem to be designed for average size or larger men (I'm looking at you, tenor recorder, alto flute, baroque flute). As a small woman, this causes me problems. But there are others, like soprano, sopranino and garklein recorders, higher penny whistles, piccolo, violin where being small isn't an issue or is even an asset. Large hands simply don't fit on a garklein recorder.
I am stuck between flute, guitar and violin. Can someone please tell me the specifics of learning these instruments? And which can be learnt easily online?
As i've read someons comment here, i've read that learn what you love and yah its true im 6 months learner of violin but before that i likr flute music ive bought one and a violin and now violin is what ive giving time to learn coz i love it!
I play the guitar , a little bit of bass, a tad bit of cajon and I sing. However I have had a fascination with the piano for the past few years. And I thought since I sing and piano is a great accompaniment it'd be nice to learn. However while it's easy to learn...it is very hard to master...and that is what I admire in pianists. I don't know if I'm willing to put all the work to become at least an okay piano player. Not to discourage people, actually I suggest everyone follows their passions. But set realistic goals and be patient with your self! That will prevent you from ever getting discouraged!! Most important, have fun with it! Lovely video!❤️🙏🏻
Should I learn guitar or piano keyboard? I absolutely love the guitar's polyphonic nature (melody, harmony and rhythm) but I don't like its range. I love the piano because of its range and richness and polyphony. And I cannot choose both because I want to stick to one instrument for several years and do not have the time to learn both.
Alright, someone help me. There is nobody in my area to teach me, my favorite band is ajr and I plan on learning my first instrument over my break year of college. I have poor rythm and have a preference against wind instruments due to lung problems. What instrument is for me
Hiya!! I've just stumbled onto your channel here, and I've just discovered this video. I'm pretty good with my current DAW setup for messing around with music, but I'll be sending people this video whenever the question of how to figure out one's best suited instrument comes up.
Thank you so much! i play piano and as much as I love it I also love rock music so I'm thinking of picking up guitar or bass but now I'm stuck between those two. ;-;
Damn, I like a lot the Electric Guitar because I like Rock bands, but when I heard the first time "Careless Whisper" played on a Saxophone, I WAS IN LOVE with the Sound, Jazz is for me when I want to chill and Rock for me when I want to be Energetic.. That's why It's hard to choose which one I should start, obviously I can't read music notes which I have to learn (if someone knows some teaching videos pls reply, ty) so, E-Guitar or Saxophone? I should probably watch some other instrument Videos too..
Oh man, that's a tough one! They're both awesome instruments. I don't play the saxophone, but I've heard that it's a great starter instrument. I've heard a lot of woodwind instructors say that it's the easiest woodwind instrument to learn. Guitar can be a bit tricky at first and it's a little harder to make a sound right away, but is totally worth it! It's also great for being able to accompany yourself or friends because it's a harmonic instrument (you can play chords). I think that either way, you'll find something to love! Plus, if you learn one, it will definitely make it easier to learn the other down the line. As for sight-reading, I will definitely make a video on that topic soon! I go through it a little bit in my beginner piano video, but it totally deserves a video of its own. There are a lot of great sight-reading videos online, so I bet there are some great options in the meantime!
Eveyone should learn guitar or piano for sure. One needs to learn chords and of course you can sing as well. I play both as well as saxophone. Melodic instruments can get boring playing alone as they need chords behind them to sound at their best. Agree that ukulele is great to start with it is simple small.and cheap and heaps of fun.
I’m stuck between cello and piano. As a singer i want to be able to write music so i think piano is a necessity but my passion is cello. What should i do?
They're both great instruments! I played flute when I was very young, so my memory might not be the freshest, but it's a lovely instrument. They're both a little tricky in the first lesson - you might not be able to make a clear sound right away on either instrument, but that's okay! It's all part of the learning process and that's extremely common on both instruments. It should be pretty easy to find teachers for both instruments. Inexpensive guitars are relatively easy to find; I'd say around $150 - $200 should get you a great starter guitar. You can even take a look on Facebook Marketplace or Ebay and see if you can find something used for a bit cheaper. Starter flutes are definitely more expensive, but there are lots of great rental programs that can make it much less so. Between these two instruments, I think a lot of it comes down to your personal preferences. If you want to be able to sing along or accompany others, guitar is a great choice. If you want to be part of an orchestra, flutes are a great choice! As far as genre goes, guitar is typically associated with more popular music genres (rock, pop, r&b, folk, country, etc.), but classical and jazz guitar are both fantastic options! The inverse is true for flute: people typically think of it as a classical or jazz instrument, but artists like Lizzo and Jethro Tull have managed to bring it into the pop world. If you're still stuck, I would just do a lot of listening and see which instrument speaks to you! Hope that helps!
Yep! Keyboards are great! The actual instrument is pretty much the same, but I would specifically look into a keyboard that has weighted keys. Some other things to look out for are 88 keys and a sustain pedal. 😊
It definitely depends on the kinds of music you enjoy and want to play, but ukulele and keyboard are a bit easier when you're just getting started. Ukulele is also a great starter if you eventually want to play guitar. Piano is always a great starting point if you want to read music and learn some music. All three are great, though, and if you start with one, it'll be easier to learn the others later.
@@AprilKeez Thank you so much for your response ! :) Would keyboard be a good a choice if I plan to learn to play more instruments in the future ( ps : I am an absolute beginner.)
@@priifilms Yes, definitely! Pianos are laid out in the best way for understanding music theory, so any other instrument will be much easier after you've learned a bit of piano. It is a fantastic first instrument!
I have this issue! Its like keyboard....guitar.....or.....I'm not sure...I have a keyboard but I feel like I dont have time to learn it atm but I feel like I start off this keyboard then head to over to guitar maybe...AHHHH
This was really helpful, thank you so much!! Still, I‘m kind of stuck between the clarinet, the saxophone, the trombone and maybe the trumpet or the oboe. Any advice?
You should pick whichever you would like to listen to the most, even if you’re not playing it. You’re going to have to listen to your instrument a LOT, so pick the one you enjoy the sound and types of music it generally makes. If you like jazz, most of those are great (Benny Goodman is an amazing clarinet jazz player). Probably not the oboe though. If you want to play in an ensemble (orchestra, band) playing classical Western music, you might enjoy playing instruments that play more melodies, like trumpet. Unless you like playing the back up bass line like the trombone.
This was a great video. I am stuck between sax and flute. Since I love spiritual music I know that a flute must be the choice, however, I don't like the standards people attach to instruments. I wanna experience something different, like playing spiritual music on a sax. I fly a lot and I go hiking, and I think I can carry both of them but of course, a flute will be twice lighter than a sax. But when it comes to breathing techniques I get a bit unsure about a flute. I need one strong element that will help me decide, which I can't find yet..
Is is possible for you to find an opportunity to try out one of each? If you are interested in sax, you'll probably want a smaller one, such as a soprano or alto sax.
Ok, sound for Neighbors is not what you should be worrying about. It’s how your pet processes it, which no pets, or at least most dogs, HATE music. My dog hates my guitar and Saxophone, and whenever I play, she hides under my bed and whimpers.
Haha, my cats love the piano (they’ll sit on my lap and purr while I play), but don’t like the guitar at all. At the time I filmed this, I lived in a duplex in a row home, so being considerate of my neighbors was much more of a concern than in most situations. I’ve also lived in several apartment buildings, some with noise rules - I had the police called on me once for practicing too loudly! All to say, it definitely depends on where you live, but well worth considering.
@@Johnnylucky7 yes, first you want to learn the notes which is easy since it just repeats down the keyboard. Second, find a simple song u like and search it up like "mission impossible theme easy piano"
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I have always told people. If you want to learn an instrument learn the one that you have passion for. In other words. You may love piano music but you have a passion for the guitar. Everyone loves piano music but not everyone can play a piano. It takes a certain person to play different instruments. If you don’t have passion for it don’t do. Pick up another instrument that you are going to like playing. Pick up the one that you are going to gravitate to. I hav talked with many people as a working pianist. I asked them what instrument they would like to play if they could play. Not many of them said piano. Many of them were guitar, base, drums, and other percussion. When I mentioned the piano it was a negative answer. Not that people don’t like piano music of course they do, but liking something and then going to learn it is compleetly a different story. Because the work has to come. Every instrument you have to work to get good of course, but though traditional the piano is very demanding. The standards of a pianist is very high. Plus you are the one that people count on to work solos and performances. In other words. If you are a pianist you will get all the work. Be prepared to bee alone most of your days. As a pianist you don’t have to relie on other instruments to make you sound good. You are the one helping others to sound good. You are the supporter of many people. People look up to you as a pianist. We as pianists are not the cool people. We are the ones that get the work put on us. So piano is more of a working instrument. Where as other instruments are possibly sexy and pick up the guys, or chicks, but the piano is going to get you the work. Now the guitar you will look cool in front of others. You will even pick up the girls or guys. As a pianist, I haven’t picked up the Lady’s. I have picked up work though. Everyone enjoys piano music but I am the one working.
I am 22 year old male who have no idea of music but I am considering to learn some musical instrument. I have recently discovered that I can draw and have somewhat ability for art. But curious I can go further from there , I just do not know where to start. First , I was always about history, science, mathematics, ,reading lifting weight kingdom of guy. In music terrorfies that going to make an ass at myself. I have Usher Syndrome type II ( which is blindness and deafness together) . So , I am not sure I can do music due to my hearing loss that make it difficult to learn it or follow pattern of sounds. So, any advice of what I can do?
@@yordannydelvalle3301 I would say go with your passion. If it is music then you will find a way to do it. If it is drawing,,, you will do it. Go with your passion. Music is a from of art but it is not the only thing. If you want to learn an instrument then find the one that you are most passionant for.
@george clarkson well, they are no the same. They are in the same family but a piano is different than a keyboard. That is where a lot of people mess up. The keyboard is more portable, and has spring action keys which means you are going to have an easier touch for the most part a keyboard does not have weighted keys. Now moving to the digital piano they are emulating a piano but they have weighted keys and 88 keys. A keyboard is only going to have 49 which is a mirco midi keyboard then you go to producers types which have 61 then you move to 71 then 76 and then 88 keys. Yes. A keyboard can have 88 keys but again it is not a piano is a bit different in the feel of the keys. Even the way you play it it is different. A digital piano is a replica of the acoustic and has 88 full standard hammered action weighted keys with 3 pedals. A keyboard is not going to have 3 pedals like a piano will. It will have a sustain pedal and probably some expression pedals. If you want to learn piano it is best to learn on a weighted keyboard of a piano. Try the acoustic piano. If you don’t have the budget for an acoustic go for a digital then you can move to keyboards and synthesizers. Good luck.
I have practice playing the guitar for 3 years ,but recently I discovered that it's not a instrument that I want to practice to get better at,I think the sax is a instrument I want to practice to get better at.
@@jeffreymadden2745 go with your heart’s passion. The sax is a very romantic instrument, and I would say, go with your heart’s desire. If you love the sax, go with the sax man!! Shows that you are romantic, and cool!! And you know how to put on a great night man!! Great instrument.
Stuck between guitar and piano. I have more experience on guitar but when I hear piano music I get the most wonderful feeling.
Learn both but focus on one at a time, that’s what I’m doing.
I chose both and I'm happy.
So what did u choose
TELL US! WHAT DID YOU CHOOSE!
@@JakeandLarmiYEAH!
I play many instruments but heres some advice i wish i was told:
Piano/keyboard
Drums
Bass guitar
These 3 are GREAT instruments to start out with if you plan on becoming a solo independent artist.
Some background:
I was enrolled in a traditional/classical piano school because of my parents, so i dropped it after like a month because i thought classical music sucked(a dated opinion for me now). I later revisited with guitar instead but i got overwhelmed by the chords and i had 0 peers interested in indie music like me so i lost motivation. Later i found a mate who’s brother tutored guitar and opted to teach me bass for free. He made lessons fun and tailored to my musical interests and broke down my favorite bands’ basslines to a beginner level. i learned bass so quick because i finally met a teacher that respected the goals and style i admired and i found a new love for learning multiple instruments (unfortunately late in the game).
But The one thing i never learned to play was drums (parents never let me buy a set growing up), but now that im working on solo stuff, i really wish i knew more about percussive instruments
4 Morals of my story for any more modern style beginner artists:
1) Still expect to work a little hard and do some monotonous music lessons at the beginning but dont be afraid to ditch music teachers that make music feel like a chore or have no respect for the genre you are interested in or your personal goals.
2) 1st consider Piano, (or namely keyboard) its versatile in terms of genre. Even If you are a guitarist in a hit band, theres an EXTREMELY high chance you’re going to want to touch a keyboard or midi more than a few projects
3) Bass guitar is easier to pick up than guitar (if you like modern rock/pop music, respect its typically softer sound and find classical music lessons difficult to get into).
4) Some drum/percussive knowledge i think is really important to have if you plan on making music alone. Because nowadays you cant really have a hit without those rhythmic claps emphasizing notes and keeping tempos
These are just what i wish i was told, but theyre not laws or anything. So ignoring me aint such a bad idea either if your heart is really going for another instrument. Music is the extension of human creativity, so the most important thing is to have fun, stay productive and stay curious. Lessons are cool and all but There’s no wrong way to do music as long as /you’re/ happy with what you put out.
Thank you so much for this! Music is my life and I reallyyyy wanna play an instrument but idk where the start
Which one you swaying towards?
@@TheConcernedSum7 I bought an electric guitar and now I’m waiting on it to arrive :)
That's awesome!! I would start by finding a teacher and giving them a sense of the sort of stuff you'd like to learn. 😊
@@Cashmoneykieya ahh, you should have gone to a store to try it out! Strats are best for beginners
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Well, while the sound of lutes, guitars, and other stringed instruments with necks is lovely... My brain doesn't seem to want to process those. I love the mobility and harmonic capacity my keyboard gives me, especially as a huge music theory nerd. The ocarina is portable, and it sounds really nice! Plus, I always found woodwinds really intuitive to play (I mostly play ocarina and alto saxophone), unlike, for example, guitars, ukuleles, or lutes. Wish I could play the lute though, but my brain simply doesn't want to process anything with those instruments.
I have a terrible ear for rhythm and pitch. As a kid they made me play the drums, and it was good and fine, but it never really spoke to me. I love old music. Folk songs, and German Polka. I literally cannot have a frown on my face when I hear some good polka music. I've been practicing harmonica, and ive been contemplating the accordion, but i fear that my aforementioned problems are going to be a huge roadblock for me.
It's never too late to consider learning a musical instrument, or to learn to play an additional one. I was 'talked into' playing clarinet in 4th grade (which, in my case, was in 1961). I wanted to take up an instrument, but I was actually fascinated with brass. (However, my father had played brass in high school, and he insisted it causes one to have a sore lip.) When I was in 7th grade, I started on bass clarinet in school--and my father's reaction was "do you want to be a jack-of-all-trades, master of none?" Then in 9th grade I took up string bass, to which my father said "are you just trying to be another ______ [a popular classmate who played it]? to which I response was "no, but it appears to be a lot of fun to play, from watching him play it". I played quite well on all of these, and soon afterwards I bought a bass guitar. The two stringed instruments provided a lot of opportunities to play in orchestra, stage band, and rock bands. Although I eventually went into science as a career, I didn't take science classes in either 9th or 11th grade because that was the only way I could squeeze both band and orchestra into my schedule. I had thought of teaching music as a career, but my mother told me I could always have music even if I didn't go into it professionally. However, if I hear of someone thinking about either taking up and instrument or going back to one played long ago, I try to talk them into it, and if I can, I'll try to get them started with the basics.
However, after high school, I did relatively little with music (other than leading singing in church), but several years after retiring, I was watching various TH-cam videos, and decided it might be fun to take up a brass instrument, so I bought a used trombone off eBay, figuring it's a low-maintenance instrument. I enjoyed it and took lessons, but decided to try a valved instrument, so I bought a trumpet. Liking the lower pitch of the trombone, I bought a baritone horn. After hearing some other music, I ended up getting a tuba. I seem to take to brass instruments like the proverbial fish to water--and haven't had any "sore lips". This "snowballed" so now I have 11 brass instruments, and I practice on most of them nearly every day--and have gotten back to the playing the clarinet again, even adding an Eb "contra-alto" instrument and an Albert system soprano instrument, with a couple Chinese instruments (suona and hulusi) thrown in for good measure. I guess I AM a "jack of all trades" but now at 71 y/o I'm having a lot of fun with it! When hearing music, I tend to listen to the bass line unless the melody strikes me as being especially interesting in some way, and so this explains why I have five bass instruments (including two tubas). I've never had a particular interest in playing violin (awkward playing position and notes are very close together on the fingerboard), flute (don't like the idea of having my arm elevated to one side), French horn (I have an old mellophone which is similar, but the music for French horn doesn't generally interest me), percussion (I like notes and pitches), or piano (too commonly-played to interest me, although I'll play simple music it, and can use it to sound out chords).
The instrument I want to be passionate about is the Drums. I've played the drums at a very young age, and I want to go back to playing again.
I will note that there are small lever harps that are quite portable. I have a 26 string that weighs under 7lbs. The bag has a shoulder strap and I can carry it on the bus or walking long distances with no trouble. Perfect for taking to church. But it is quiet, with limited range and levers can't cope with some stuff pedals can. Wouldn't do in an orchestra at all. Since I don't own a vehicle and pedal harps are 70+lbs and cost WAY too much, I will never play harp in an orchestra.
And ukulele gave me blisters.
Oh, hand size, arm length and physical strength can be important for some instruments. A fair number seem to be designed for average size or larger men (I'm looking at you, tenor recorder, alto flute, baroque flute). As a small woman, this causes me problems. But there are others, like soprano, sopranino and garklein recorders, higher penny whistles, piccolo, violin where being small isn't an issue or is even an asset. Large hands simply don't fit on a garklein recorder.
The clarinet and the bassoon are my favorites.
Thank you for saying "bass." SO many people overlook bass in songwriting, but there are a couple pretty good songwriters who played bass!
I am stuck between flute, guitar and violin. Can someone please tell me the specifics of learning these instruments? And which can be learnt easily online?
wich one did you pick ... hope it's violin
Guitar is the easiest in my opinion and violin is the hardest. Depend how much free time u have
As i've read someons comment here, i've read that learn what you love and yah its true im 6 months learner of violin but before that i likr flute music ive bought one and a violin and now violin is what ive giving time to learn coz i love it!
That's awesome! Violin is a beautiful instrument!
@@AprilKeez yah its indeed beautiful!
Do u watch TwoSet violin lol
I play the guitar , a little bit of bass, a tad bit of cajon and I sing. However I have had a fascination with the piano for the past few years. And I thought since I sing and piano is a great accompaniment it'd be nice to learn. However while it's easy to learn...it is very hard to master...and that is what I admire in pianists. I don't know if I'm willing to put all the work to become at least an okay piano player.
Not to discourage people, actually I suggest everyone follows their passions. But set realistic goals and be patient with your self! That will prevent you from ever getting discouraged!! Most important, have fun with it!
Lovely video!❤️🙏🏻
Should I learn guitar or piano keyboard? I absolutely love the guitar's polyphonic nature (melody, harmony and rhythm) but I don't like its range. I love the piano because of its range and richness and polyphony. And I cannot choose both because I want to stick to one instrument for several years and do not have the time to learn both.
Alright, someone help me. There is nobody in my area to teach me, my favorite band is ajr and I plan on learning my first instrument over my break year of college. I have poor rythm and have a preference against wind instruments due to lung problems. What instrument is for me
Ukulele
Thank you 🙏 April for your advice ❤😊
Hiya!! I've just stumbled onto your channel here, and I've just discovered this video. I'm pretty good with my current DAW setup for messing around with music, but I'll be sending people this video whenever the question of how to figure out one's best suited instrument comes up.
Thank you so much! i play piano and as much as I love it I also love rock music so I'm thinking of picking up guitar or bass but now I'm stuck between those two.
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bass
@@knorkstea606 That's what I chose! I'm now going far with it lmao
@@Uknowwho_Iykyk good to hear
Nice that you love the instrument it really is something I didnt know I needed in life until I got it
Damn, I like a lot the Electric Guitar because I like Rock bands, but when I heard the first time "Careless Whisper" played on a Saxophone, I WAS IN LOVE with the Sound, Jazz is for me when I want to chill and Rock for me when I want to be Energetic..
That's why It's hard to choose which one I should start, obviously I can't read music notes which I have to learn (if someone knows some teaching videos pls reply, ty)
so, E-Guitar or Saxophone?
I should probably watch some other instrument Videos too..
Oh man, that's a tough one! They're both awesome instruments. I don't play the saxophone, but I've heard that it's a great starter instrument. I've heard a lot of woodwind instructors say that it's the easiest woodwind instrument to learn. Guitar can be a bit tricky at first and it's a little harder to make a sound right away, but is totally worth it! It's also great for being able to accompany yourself or friends because it's a harmonic instrument (you can play chords). I think that either way, you'll find something to love! Plus, if you learn one, it will definitely make it easier to learn the other down the line.
As for sight-reading, I will definitely make a video on that topic soon! I go through it a little bit in my beginner piano video, but it totally deserves a video of its own. There are a lot of great sight-reading videos online, so I bet there are some great options in the meantime!
Eveyone should learn guitar or piano for sure. One needs to learn chords and of course you can sing as well. I play both as well as saxophone. Melodic instruments can get boring playing alone as they need chords behind them to sound at their best. Agree that ukulele is great to start with it is simple small.and cheap and heaps of fun.
I am stuck between piano, guitar, violin which one should I play ?
I’m stuck between cello and piano. As a singer i want to be able to write music so i think piano is a necessity but my passion is cello. What should i do?
do your passion.
I'm confused between guitar 🎶 and kalimba 💖💫✨❄😭😭😭😭😭😭
Well, why not both?
I recommend guitar as it's very versatile and suits many genres of music
Same 😅 except with ukelele
Thanks for the realistic advices 👌
I ringed the bell last time and here I am :)
I appreciate it! Glad you're here. 😊
@@AprilKeez I found this and it made me smile. th-cam.com/video/p_9i5Lmw458/w-d-xo.html
I’m confused between bass and electric guitar :/
I'm really confused between flute and guitar 😭please help me
They're both great instruments! I played flute when I was very young, so my memory might not be the freshest, but it's a lovely instrument. They're both a little tricky in the first lesson - you might not be able to make a clear sound right away on either instrument, but that's okay! It's all part of the learning process and that's extremely common on both instruments. It should be pretty easy to find teachers for both instruments.
Inexpensive guitars are relatively easy to find; I'd say around $150 - $200 should get you a great starter guitar. You can even take a look on Facebook Marketplace or Ebay and see if you can find something used for a bit cheaper. Starter flutes are definitely more expensive, but there are lots of great rental programs that can make it much less so.
Between these two instruments, I think a lot of it comes down to your personal preferences. If you want to be able to sing along or accompany others, guitar is a great choice. If you want to be part of an orchestra, flutes are a great choice! As far as genre goes, guitar is typically associated with more popular music genres (rock, pop, r&b, folk, country, etc.), but classical and jazz guitar are both fantastic options! The inverse is true for flute: people typically think of it as a classical or jazz instrument, but artists like Lizzo and Jethro Tull have managed to bring it into the pop world.
If you're still stuck, I would just do a lot of listening and see which instrument speaks to you! Hope that helps!
The harp is my favorite musical instrument...
Nice!
Love this! Thank you :)
Of course! Glad you enjoyed it!
@@AprilKeez Yes, I just stumbled up on your channel. What a joy. Subscribed!
I’m torn. I own a keyboard and a acoustic guitar. I wish I knew bass. And I cannot for the life of me choose which one.
Good insight, April!
Thank you, i think im going to go for a giutar
Pianos are also rhythmic.
Thank you so much it will help alot👍💞
If i learn playing piano...and i can't pay for an appropriate one...is the keyboard a good alternative to practice?
Yep! Keyboards are great! The actual instrument is pretty much the same, but I would specifically look into a keyboard that has weighted keys. Some other things to look out for are 88 keys and a sustain pedal. 😊
@@AprilKeez what do u recommend bying other than Yamaha?
*Not talking about specific model...generally*
I think any brand works! Really, whatever fits in your budget and has the things I mentioned before.
@@AprilKeez thank you so much!!
Confused between ukulele, guitar and electrical keyboard 😔
It definitely depends on the kinds of music you enjoy and want to play, but ukulele and keyboard are a bit easier when you're just getting started. Ukulele is also a great starter if you eventually want to play guitar. Piano is always a great starting point if you want to read music and learn some music. All three are great, though, and if you start with one, it'll be easier to learn the others later.
@@AprilKeez Thank you so much for your response ! :)
Would keyboard be a good a choice if I plan to learn to play more instruments in the future ( ps : I am an absolute beginner.)
@@priifilms Yes, definitely! Pianos are laid out in the best way for understanding music theory, so any other instrument will be much easier after you've learned a bit of piano. It is a fantastic first instrument!
@@AprilKeez Can't thank you enough for helping me take my decision 🥺. Will soon be asking my parents for purchasing it ;3
I have this issue! Its like keyboard....guitar.....or.....I'm not sure...I have a keyboard but I feel like I dont have time to learn it atm but I feel like I start off this keyboard then head to over to guitar maybe...AHHHH
start both, you can practice playing them both
I listen for sound when i listen to music,i play guitar and thinking about playing piano too,are those the right instruments for me??
Thank you!
This was really helpful, thank you so much!! Still, I‘m kind of stuck between the clarinet, the saxophone, the trombone and maybe the trumpet or the oboe. Any advice?
You should pick whichever you would like to listen to the most, even if you’re not playing it. You’re going to have to listen to your instrument a LOT, so pick the one you enjoy the sound and types of music it generally makes.
If you like jazz, most of those are great (Benny Goodman is an amazing clarinet jazz player). Probably not the oboe though. If you want to play in an ensemble (orchestra, band) playing classical Western music, you might enjoy playing instruments that play more melodies, like trumpet. Unless you like playing the back up bass line like the trombone.
I love classical and metal, how should I choose 😭
thanks that helped me a lot!
This was a great video. I am stuck between sax and flute. Since I love spiritual music I know that a flute must be the choice, however, I don't like the standards people attach to instruments. I wanna experience something different, like playing spiritual music on a sax. I fly a lot and I go hiking, and I think I can carry both of them but of course, a flute will be twice lighter than a sax. But when it comes to breathing techniques I get a bit unsure about a flute. I need one strong element that will help me decide, which I can't find yet..
Is is possible for you to find an opportunity to try out one of each? If you are interested in sax, you'll probably want a smaller one, such as a soprano or alto sax.
You know i don't know to choose violin or accordion i just afraid of not learning them,can you help me to choose one of violin or accordion?
i want to play the guitar but my entire family plays guitar and my mum wants something different
So helpful
Obviously accordion!!!
Honestly really good video!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
I like your talking of speech and body language
I recognozed that my fav parts whole using Felix voice so I need to Felix to play😊
Drum for me
What keyboard is in front of you?!
Yamaha P71 😊
@@AprilKeez What're the specs on it?
So helpful!
Great simple practical video. Thanks
Stuck between violin, cello and piano
My problem is that I adapt to almost any kind of music
There should be a way to turn off background music used in a video lol, Careless just kills my focus
Ok, sound for Neighbors is not what you should be worrying about. It’s how your pet processes it, which no pets, or at least most dogs, HATE music. My dog hates my guitar and Saxophone, and whenever I play, she hides under my bed and whimpers.
Haha, my cats love the piano (they’ll sit on my lap and purr while I play), but don’t like the guitar at all. At the time I filmed this, I lived in a duplex in a row home, so being considerate of my neighbors was much more of a concern than in most situations. I’ve also lived in several apartment buildings, some with noise rules - I had the police called on me once for practicing too loudly! All to say, it definitely depends on where you live, but well worth considering.
Lol. You are April ! And I am not a fool.
Have to quit singing because asthma :)
I have asthma, too. No need to quit! Work on your breath support and you’ll be just fine. 😊
@@AprilKeez I think what I need is an asthma pumo that's not expired.
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Thank you, Pam! I loved you in Threat Level Midnight!
@Hayden Burchell how dare you
@Hayden Burchell lmao, it's all part of the job!
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Oh God! I’m in a dilemma between Tanbur and guitar!
Umma just play a kazoo.
Wow. this video literally made me realise that I am useless and I will never be able to learn an instrument. *Sad noises*
play piano its ez af
@@bobbaconson3607 can I learn alone ?
@@Johnnylucky7 yes, first you want to learn the notes which is easy since it just repeats down the keyboard. Second, find a simple song u like and search it up like "mission impossible theme easy piano"
@@bobbaconson3607 do u know any cheap but decent piano to start with ?
@@Johnnylucky7 Yamaha is always good