Choosing which instrument to learn may be a forgone conclusion if you already have one in mind.
It would be unfortunate to have to play a piano if you wanted to learn to play the guitar!
However, there are considerations to be made, if you haven't fully decided, other than the most obvious - the cost.
The amount of noise a musical instrument makes and the location of your nearest neighbors could have a very great effect on which instrument you choose to play - the trumpet, the drums, the bagpipes and the electric guitar (turned up) could cause a problem if you have neighbors the other side of a thin wall!
Another consideration is the level of difficulty and the amount of time you have for practice.
The piano or violin would demand a big daily commitment whereas the ukulele or blues harmonica, played to a modest degree, could be a relatively minor commitment when it comes to time investment.
If your ambition is to be part of a group or band, the bass guitar is a good option to start from scratch. Played without being plugged into the amp. it is very quite, does not require years to learn and you can be joining a band relatively soon.
22 July 2009
21 July 2009
Buying a Musical Instrument - Secondhand Value
One of the difficulties at the very beginning when learning to play a musical instrument is the cost.
To buy a decent instrument, whatever it may be, is often very expensive and private lessons on top will make it beyond the means of many.
However, it is true that you get what you pay for, and a cheap instrument may not only sound poor it can often be more difficult to play - the last thing you need at the beginning of your learning experience!
Furthermore, a very cheap new instrument won't keep its value, so if you decide to sell it you will lose a lot more than if you buy a secondhand quality instrument.
Of course, many people, especially children would not want something that has been used but the best value is in an instrument that is easy to sell at the same price that you paid for it!
If you buy a secondhand instrument it is important to make sure that it is in good working order.
An acoustic guitar for example could have neck problems or a flute could need the pads replaced. So if you know someone who already plays, you could get their advice - just to be sure.
To buy a decent instrument, whatever it may be, is often very expensive and private lessons on top will make it beyond the means of many.
However, it is true that you get what you pay for, and a cheap instrument may not only sound poor it can often be more difficult to play - the last thing you need at the beginning of your learning experience!
Furthermore, a very cheap new instrument won't keep its value, so if you decide to sell it you will lose a lot more than if you buy a secondhand quality instrument.
Of course, many people, especially children would not want something that has been used but the best value is in an instrument that is easy to sell at the same price that you paid for it!
If you buy a secondhand instrument it is important to make sure that it is in good working order.
An acoustic guitar for example could have neck problems or a flute could need the pads replaced. So if you know someone who already plays, you could get their advice - just to be sure.
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