Deciding on a musical instrument...

[dcdude]

why should he pick a different instrument JUST BECAUSE "EVERYONE" plays guitar?

pick what you want, id say classical guitar.

but either way you're going to make your own decision so

 

[Albis]

i would learn the piano. in the future with a career, having a nice piano at home and being able to play it always seems very classy to me

 

[imported_Salvatore]

Ocarina
Ukulele (Ukelele)
Uilleann Pipes
Bagpipes
Flute
Harp

All beautiful instruments, but uilleann pipes and bagpipes tend to be played in a more morbid fashion, and are loud, so bad for your apartment. The ocarina, ukulele, flute, and harp are fine though. And beautiful. Did I mention that?

 

[MiniDoom]

drums

 

[jamesbond007]

Originally posted by: Skoorb
For a model example see Clocks by Coldplay.

This song is beautiful! I heard it a while back when it came out and it's sooooo good. I get goosebumps just thinking about it.

I definitely know I want a piano now. I guess the guitars and other instruments just cannot compare when my heart is the one making the decision. Did I mention I'm pretty passionate about music? How about Rocket Man by Elton John? AWESOME!!!

Originally posted by: rdubbz420
drums

WOW! Nice drums! I bet they cost more than $350 though! I was looking at some last night and they seem to be a ways out of my price range. With the versatility I'll have with an electronic keyboard, I'm not saying I can replace drums completely, but I can recreate similar effects. My uncle used his drum machine to replace his drummer when he quit a while back before he got a new guy for his gig.

 

[User1001]

piano, but if you want something different try trumpet (my fav instrument to play).

 

[MiniDoom]

Originally posted by: jamesbond007

Originally posted by: Skoorb
For a model example see Clocks by Coldplay.

This song is beautiful! I heard it a while back when it came out and it's sooooo good. I get goosebumps just thinking about it.

I definitely know I want a piano now. I guess the guitars and other instruments just cannot compare when my heart is the one making the decision. Did I mention I'm pretty passionate about music? How about Rocket Man by Elton John? AWESOME!!!

Originally posted by: rdubbz420
drums

WOW! Nice drums! I bet they cost more than $350 though! I was looking at some last night and they seem to be a ways out of my price range. With the versatility I'll have with an electronic keyboard, I'm not saying I can replace drums completely, but I can recreate similar effects. My uncle used his drum machine to replace his drummer when he quit a while back before he got a new guy for his gig.

well if you save another 2k then you can get them. thanks and good luck.:beer:

 

[jamesbond007]

Anyone ever play a harp? SERIOUSLY impressive to hear live...incredible experience to listen to.

 

[Last Rezort]

WHAT ABOUT SAX!!!!!
Id go with piano.
im in music right now and with a piano i can honestly play any instrument on the market

 

[dmcowen674]

Train your lips

Then you can play

Trumpet

Trombone etc

Always in demand.

 

[Last Rezort]

SAX, SAX, SAX!

 

[jamesbond007]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Train your lips

Then you can play

Trumpet

Trombone etc

Always in demand.

Thanks for your response, but I'm not really looking at a career in musical production; just as a hobby for me to enjoy young and old and so that I can share my experience with my friends by playing.

 

[User1001]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Train your lips

Then you can play

Trumpet

Trombone etc

Always in demand.

Trumpet and trombone playing don't mix well because the require different conditioning of your ambuchure (lip muscles)

 

[Otaking]

I will kick j00r ass if you do not choose Piano.

DO IT. NOW.

 

[Wahsapa]

piano?

harmonica?

conga drums

 

[Scarpozzi]

Accoustic guitar. You can take it anywhere with you....great for camping trips, etc.

 

[Apathetic]

How about a saxaphone?

Dave

 

[Platypus]

One of my life-long goals is to learn the piano and be able to play the Moonlight Sonata.

I played all 12 pages of that from memory when I was 11 years old.


I wish I hadn't given up classical piano after 13 years, just ran out of time for it.

 

[loic2003]

triangle.

 

[SouthPaW1227]

Heh...I was gonna suggest the SG for your price range, good pick!

Go for it man, guitar all the way!

 

[Jzero]

Originally posted by: jamesbond007
Anyone ever play a harp? SERIOUSLY impressive to hear live...incredible experience to listen to.

Harps are awesome. Very challenging to play well, and they are NOT CHEAP. Learn it and you can make good money.

You can make some decent scratch playing organ, too.

I am also tired of guitars. I would recommend piano or perhaps accordion. The problem with most wind instruments is that you can only play one note at a time, and it can get boring not having anyone to harmonize with.

However, it is kind of nice to be able to keep a recorder in your back pocket and break it out when the timing is right. It was a great addition to many jam sessions for me, and it also gave my lips a rest after blowing on the saxophone for an hour.

 

[40Hands]

I want to learn to play the Mandolin.

 

[Platypus]

If it's any consolation, I picked up guitar and bass and never had a single lesson in my life to play them after learning piano. Piano teaches you about music more than how to play an instrument.. you can use that knowledge on any instrument and create music.

 

[nakedfrog]

Piano, piano, piano, and here's why:

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
Piano teaches you about music more than how to play an instrument.. you can use that knowledge on any instrument and create music.

:thumbsup:
That Yamaha is fine. I was actually going to say "Yamaha" before I even clicked the link
My GF has been a pianist since she was a little girl, and plays mostly classical. Her Yamaha is 76 keys, that's enough to play most pieces. Some of the ones where it's not enough, you can transpose the keyboard up or down as necessary.

 

[NiKeFiDO]

start with accoustic guitar, mvoe onto electric. its the only way to fly, and its well worth the effort.