My Wife's Grandfather, who lived to his 90's, played the bones, yes, literally animal rib and jaw bones. Had been doing since the 1950's and won a bunch of contests in Philadelphia. Had no clue that was "a thing" anyone ever did. Seeing him light up as he played us "When the Saints Go Marching In" always warmed my heart.
Went back to school during the Pandemics (and in my 50's) - two years later I am almost completed my Charter Professional destination. That did well for my ego, but now I need something for my soul. Picked up an Ukulele (my first ever instrument ever) this afternoon - will let you know how it goes. Thank you for your video!
I'm weird, I have a habit of getting really good at a creative outlet, and trying to find another one before I've mastered the first one. I did it with art, and now I'm ending up doing it with music. Wanting to learn every rock instrument I can so I have something to do when I don't want to draw.
Ukulele, guitar and bass have many similarities, if you learn one, you should be able to get around the others without too much trouble. I like my guitars but I often keep a guitalele close by, it's about the size of an ukulele, but adds a D string and a low A, so it plays very much like a guitar with a capo on the 5th fret, or a uke with 2 extra strings, another instrument I think has to be mentioned is the piano/keyboard, you can get them at a reasonable beginner price, perhaps second hand, it is versatile, can do any genre, it is fun to play and it is great for composing! I would recommend all musicians at least have one, even if it's not their primary instrument, but really, if you really like an instrument, give it a go! Some may be harder than others, but there is a lot of overlap once you start learning more about music.
I enjoyed this video very much. As luck would have it, I have an electric bass guitar sitting right next to me--one that I bought some 56 years ago. I have about a couple dozen other instruments in the house and a couple in a storage unit (unfortunately, the latter includes my double bass, after which I also bought the electric one). Originally I started on clarinet, then added bass clarinet, then the double bass, etc....until now when I have Fender Stratocaster (no longer wanted by my nephew who quit it too soon), 2 trombones, a trumpet, 3 cornets, an alto horn, a euphonium, a baritone, a French horn, a mellophone, 2 tubas, an alto sax (needs work), a flute, an oboe, three clarinets plus a "contra-alto" clarinet, a suona, and a hulusi (gourd flute), and "somewhere" a mandolin--and I play most of these, especially the brass, every day. Most of these were obtained in just the past three years, starting at age 68. My girlfriend wanted to start playing music, first with guitar so I brought her the Stratocaster but she decided it was too heavy so I took it back, then she was interested in harmonica so I bought her one--but I doubt she even knows where it is right now. I noticed that when I got the double bass, and then the bass guitar, I had a lot of new opportunities using one, or both, of these, depending upon the occasion. Not surprisingly, I read bass clef for the bass guitar, just as I do for the double bass.
Strange how he ignores an instrument far easier to learn and play than guitar, bass, and ukulele. That instrument is the Lyre. More strings, but very straightforward. No complicated chord shapes to learn and play. No having to memorize an entire fretboard. For the Lyre, just pluck the strings.
@NK I've been playing the Bodhran (Celtic Frame Drum), Frame Drum, and Tambourine for years now. An entire drumset definitely isn't for me. I love the wide variety of instruments available so people can find what they can play and enjoy.
@@secondintoner There is a good site on TH-cam called Learning the Lyre Harp. Run by Sharon Brownell. She is also the author of two books on the Lyre and how to play it. I too had a major problem with not enough good material on the Lyre. Ms. Brownell was very helpful for me.
This vid is good. I want to get an instrument to sing for extra Cash. The only problem is that I dont know what to choose beetween electronic drums and acoustic guitar or electric bass
Dave, I'm turning 40 in the new year, and while I'm not quite at mid-life crisis stage, a regret I always had was not learning an instrument. My childhood memories of failure flood back, as I bombed both the recorder and then acoustic guitar in 5th grade music class. With that all said, I'm torn between bass and drums. The latter ALWAYS stuck out to me when listening to any songs, guys like Phil Collins and Neil Peart jumping out at me. However, I have a Wife and two kids and neighbors, lol, so I don't think I could pull off drums.
So as a personnwho plays a few instruments and goes toa rockschool its not that easy first of all all instruments are hard af to play second instruments can cost up to thousands it is not that easy plus why woukd you waist like 50 bucks for something that is going to break in the first year and most people who learn bytyemself quit and there is a bigger chance of u quiting while self etaching that witha teacher (srry for my grammar english is not my first language)
Any major music retailer should have them! Just gotta search "Epiphone Ukulele". Here's a link that has new, and open box options for a bit cheaper: bit.ly/2VTBrYq
Me, frustrated all my life, it's so boring learning, and practicing everyday. Why? I tried trumpet, sax, guitar, keyboard and bass... still nothing. Studied music, different methods and still boring! Give me a practical advice I know, give up! Thank you?
My Wife's Grandfather, who lived to his 90's, played the bones, yes, literally animal rib and jaw bones. Had been doing since the 1950's and won a bunch of contests in Philadelphia. Had no clue that was "a thing" anyone ever did. Seeing him light up as he played us "When the Saints Go Marching In" always warmed my heart.
That's genuinely incredible i didn't even know that was possible
That's funny I always play harmonica with my balls
the world needs more bass players and percussionists
And also the people who appreciates it more.
@@croncol36 yeah as a trumpet player this world needs more brass players
@@faclonx6275 bro got my old pfp + ima trombone player good to see brass fellows
Went back to school during the Pandemics (and in my 50's) - two years later I am almost completed my Charter Professional destination. That did well for my ego, but now I need something for my soul. Picked up an Ukulele (my first ever instrument ever) this afternoon - will let you know how it goes. Thank you for your video!
Congrats!
How’s it been?
Update
Welllllll?
Any updates??
Who is watching this video without any instrument 😂
Lol me too
Present sir
Here
i mean the video is targeted towards people who dont have instruments
Present!
I'm weird, I have a habit of getting really good at a creative outlet, and trying to find another one before I've mastered the first one. I did it with art, and now I'm ending up doing it with music. Wanting to learn every rock instrument I can so I have something to do when I don't want to draw.
You're not the only one)
That's likely ADHD.
HOW did you get so cool?? You’re a natural born Fonzie, bro
I follow the Hamm method. 60% of the time, it works every time.
Ukulele, guitar and bass have many similarities, if you learn one, you should be able to get around the others without too much trouble. I like my guitars but I often keep a guitalele close by, it's about the size of an ukulele, but adds a D string and a low A, so it plays very much like a guitar with a capo on the 5th fret, or a uke with 2 extra strings, another instrument I think has to be mentioned is the piano/keyboard, you can get them at a reasonable beginner price, perhaps second hand, it is versatile, can do any genre, it is fun to play and it is great for composing! I would recommend all musicians at least have one, even if it's not their primary instrument, but really, if you really like an instrument, give it a go! Some may be harder than others, but there is a lot of overlap once you start learning more about music.
I enjoyed this video very much. As luck would have it, I have an electric bass guitar sitting right next to me--one that I bought some 56 years ago. I have about a couple dozen other instruments in the house and a couple in a storage unit (unfortunately, the latter includes my double bass, after which I also bought the electric one). Originally I started on clarinet, then added bass clarinet, then the double bass, etc....until now when I have Fender Stratocaster (no longer wanted by my nephew who quit it too soon), 2 trombones, a trumpet, 3 cornets, an alto horn, a euphonium, a baritone, a French horn, a mellophone, 2 tubas, an alto sax (needs work), a flute, an oboe, three clarinets plus a "contra-alto" clarinet, a suona, and a hulusi (gourd flute), and "somewhere" a mandolin--and I play most of these, especially the brass, every day. Most of these were obtained in just the past three years, starting at age 68.
My girlfriend wanted to start playing music, first with guitar so I brought her the Stratocaster but she decided it was too heavy so I took it back, then she was interested in harmonica so I bought her one--but I doubt she even knows where it is right now.
I noticed that when I got the double bass, and then the bass guitar, I had a lot of new opportunities using one, or both, of these, depending upon the occasion. Not surprisingly, I read bass clef for the bass guitar, just as I do for the double bass.
for me the most easy to learn is the jaw harp I just bought it as a joke and now I love it and I play it every day
Strange how he ignores an instrument far easier to learn and play than guitar, bass, and ukulele. That instrument is the Lyre. More strings, but very straightforward. No complicated chord shapes to learn and play. No having to memorize an entire fretboard. For the Lyre, just pluck the strings.
@NK I've been playing the Bodhran (Celtic Frame Drum), Frame Drum, and Tambourine for years now. An entire drumset definitely isn't for me. I love the wide variety of instruments available so people can find what they can play and enjoy.
what did he lie about?
He can't list them all buddy..and it's called personal preference. Make your own video!
Thank you for mentioning.
@@secondintoner There is a good site on TH-cam called Learning the Lyre Harp. Run by Sharon Brownell. She is also the author of two books on the Lyre and how to play it. I too had a major problem with not enough good material on the Lyre. Ms. Brownell was very helpful for me.
Trumpet is pretty interesting, trombone too. Maybe i just love the sound of brass
One thing about a thinner string is more likely to get cuts on the fingers specifically the high E string
As someone who tried violin, I agree with this point
you have a gs mini! I absolutely love mine
This vid is good. I want to get an instrument to sing for extra Cash. The only problem is that I dont know what to choose beetween electronic drums and acoustic guitar or electric bass
Thanks for help with picking an instrument for me
Dave, I'm turning 40 in the new year, and while I'm not quite at mid-life crisis stage, a regret I always had was not learning an instrument. My childhood memories of failure flood back, as I bombed both the recorder and then acoustic guitar in 5th grade music class. With that all said, I'm torn between bass and drums. The latter ALWAYS stuck out to me when listening to any songs, guys like Phil Collins and Neil Peart jumping out at me. However, I have a Wife and two kids and neighbors, lol, so I don't think I could pull off drums.
Harmonica
Ukulele
Guitar
Drum
Electric bass
Thanks it very helpful to me to buy my insturment
İ'd just love to learn the harmonica to play like Charles Branson does, in "Once upon a time in the West"...
The unplugged bass sounds awesome? Do you have hearing damage by any chance?
Thank you for this great information
What about flute ?
please suggest flute it is also so easy nice small medium sweet and easy to learn
The easiest instrument for me to play is smacking my mans ass. Such a sweet sound! 😜
Thank u brotha we appreciate the advice 🤙
What’s that electric keyboard you have in the back? The bigger one
Korg Prologue Synth (on the left), M-Audio Oxygen 49 (on the right)
I think the easiest is the Lyre and it sounds nice ;)
YES FINALLY VID THAT HAS BASS
Drums and Ukelele❤
Oh yeah
What are the four chords on ukulele?
Is sax a good instrument for home?
Not sure but I think this guy likes the office
Harmonicas ftw 💪
I've been thinking of picking one up for my first foray into music, I hope it's not too insane to learn :I
video for those ukulele cords?
Thank you
Great vid thanks bro
Thanks bro...👍👍
Beautiful i will
Where does one find lessons preferably online for bass guitar I am a truck driver
I listened too much post punk now I want to lear bass.
Very good video!
Thanks for suggesting acoustic guitar 😭. Iam soo insecure about myself 😭
brass is tough in apartments or percussion
So as a personnwho plays a few instruments and goes toa rockschool its not that easy first of all all instruments are hard af to play second instruments can cost up to thousands it is not that easy plus why woukd you waist like 50 bucks for something that is going to break in the first year and most people who learn bytyemself quit and there is a bigger chance of u quiting while self etaching that witha teacher (srry for my grammar english is not my first language)
harmonica?
Guitar is easy if you play simple songs but actual songs are hard and I know how to play
In the Covid pandemic, there has been a share of people trying on a musical instrument.
What's the name off that E drum set in ur vid
That's the Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit
The moment I pressed this it showed me a simply piano add
And I'm not even monetized. Thanks, TH-cam. But hey, thanks for watching! Hope you pick something up.
My first thought when watching this was, it must have been recorded during the covid days.
good video
where can i find that les paul shaped uke??
Any major music retailer should have them! Just gotta search "Epiphone Ukulele". Here's a link that has new, and open box options for a bit cheaper: bit.ly/2VTBrYq
Let me know if you end up getting one. That'd be awesome!
Dave Stutts thank you!!
flute oboe clarinet violin cello piano; organ if you have digital instrument at home
I'm from Pakistan and I'm stuck between buying a guitar and a rubab...
Get an electric bass! I’m from Pakistan too and I have been playing for about 3 months and it’s a lot of fun!
Oh my did
I want an ukulele as my first instrument now🥺
Me too
What about piano sir
I think this guy likes The Office
Holy shit this video/the guy is underrated
You really getting excited over an average guy talking about instruments. What kind of shit life are you living?
Code doesn't work 😢
Is it hard to learn to play an instrument at 24 years old?
I'm about to do the same with a bass I bought from the swap shop. I just turned 24 myself
@@pppppu6 can I start learning guitar at 16 years old
@@AdonisBohora ofc you can it's just discipline and consistency. You got that 👍🤙
@@pppppu6 thanks, now I am borrowing a guitar from the temple and start learning guitar.
@@AdonisBohora Don't give up, you'll make it, we'll all make it 🤙🤙
A tuba is huge!!!!!
That
@Davie504 Approves
im out of breath i cant play harmonica
I want an electric bass but I’m broke 😔
I feel you for sure. There is a great bass to be had at any price point. From the cheapest Ibanez to the most expensive Fender. Thanks for watching
What should I play ya’ll?
Clark kent of music
You left out the dulcimer ,strumstick and merlin, those are easier than the ukulele
Bass ukelele…
No, this video is just wrong, easier instruments are the Recorder, Piano and Kalimba AKA African Box
Zydeco washboard…
Bass 😂
Me, frustrated all my life, it's so boring learning, and practicing everyday. Why? I tried trumpet, sax, guitar, keyboard and bass... still nothing. Studied music, different methods and still boring! Give me a practical advice
I know, give up! Thank you?
You hurt my feelings by mentioning all the instruments i didn't like😔
Lol guitar is hard
Who is this guy? Do the right thing? Sorry we are not sheep.
I also wish have electric guitar and bass,🎸🎸🎸🎸🪕🪕🪕🪕🎻🎻🎻🎻🐺