learning instruments

Submitted by Latter_Flower_3191 t3_10ifhup in Music

So like... I don't know if it's right to post this here.

I've been wanting to learn to play guitar, violin, and guqin for so long. But I've realized that I'm so clueless with music bc I've never gotten the chance to learn. The only thing I learned was melodica, even then I didn't understand the A, C, D, G thingy. Where do I start to learn from and what should I look for? I don't think I can afford any paid lessons, but I think I can save enough to buy one of those instruments. How do people start learning instruments?

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Douwe263 t1_j5e4qyd wrote

My advice is to start picking one of the three instruments first, it takes years to properly play one of these.

try to learn as much theory on it by watching videos about it, this will still not get you far though. You will need practice, asks friends or family to lend you their instruments. Also maybe they can even assist you playing as a form of teaching.

A paid teacher is not the only way, but if you want to reach a high level I think it is important to learn from an experienced musician because the instruments you picked are very technical (especially the violin takes a long time IMO).

Even self teaching piano can take months or years with daily practice.

Without teachers it is still possible of course, if you are driven enough to practice multiple times a week (best is daily but that is not always possible). Try out lesson books or find any programs online that focus on all the fundamental aspects of teaching your desired instrument.

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Goldteamrules64 t1_j5e7wp5 wrote

I think you should go with guitar first it is pretty easy to learn the basics, and then it is just a matter of 6. You should learn to read tabs because it is simple and you can learn how to play songs.

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Douwe263 t1_j5e8k5p wrote

Replying to Latter_Flower_3191 (#1,435,139)

A basics of theory is necessarily to understand what you are doing and it will save a lot of time in the future. You don’t have to go crazy on the theory tho. It is basically the universal language for music instruments and therefore it will aid you in every instrument you will ever try to learn.

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Goldteamrules64 t1_j5e9900 wrote

Ya just keep that in mind because I had no idea of the parts of a guitar and just watched YouTube videos, and if you don't know one thing that they say, you will have trouble learning guitar so do research of things you don't know and ask questions if you don't know something good luck I hope you have fun on your journey to becoming a guitarist.

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Goldteamrules64 t1_j5eafei wrote

Replying to Latter_Flower_3191 (#1,435,357)

Also, wait for sales you can get a good guitar for a good price. I think you should get an acoustic it is a bit harder to learn because the strings are thicker than electric guitars, and it mot blister your fingers, but after a month or 2 you will be find and plus you have to buy a amplifier for electric guitar. Just keep a look out at your guitar stores.

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RedditorNumber679260 t1_j5f2qwd wrote

Replying to Latter_Flower_3191 (#1,435,357)

Yea this is the way.

YouTube has basic videos that show you the chords. And here’s a couple ways to make it easier.

  • Try on an electric guitar, it’s easier to hold and get your fingers on

  • Learn basic “Power chords”. Once you know how to put your fingers for one chord? YOU CAN PLAY EVERY CHORD ON THE GUITAR. (Most rock songs

  • Learn how “Tablature” works. Then you will be able to play ANY song. PLAY ALONG WITH THE SONGS YOU LOVE and you will have fun!

—— all of the above should be available on YouTube in 5 min videos——

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