I regret buying a guitar, I can’t even do the simplest shit on it according to YouTube… I dunno if it’s laziness or just being tired of sucking so much and not being able to play the music that I like… Maybe a mix of both?

  • Stalinwolf@lemmy.ca
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    22 days ago

    I wish I had learned piano. I’ve spent my entire life wishing I would learn piano, but I’m too awkward to book lessons and/or commit to sitting down with an instructor. But as a kid I had a natural ear for playing and could figure out a portion of most songs if I spent enough time poking at the keys. My daughter (4) has been fidgeting with her little keyboard a lot. I’m wondering if we shouldn’t learn together in the future.

    I often close my eyes and move my fingers as though I’m playing naturally, and I swear I know where all of the keys are. It’s more than just pretend. It’s like it’s been here all along, but I’ve never honed it. I know that I could play something beautiful if I just fucking tried.

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      22 days ago

      Take it from one who quit piano at 16 after having started as a 4-year-old… the regret runs deep.

      Take the stupid lessons, buy a $100 keyboard and a pair of headphones, and PLAY. Its hard and you’ll suck for a time, but treat it as play. Laugh at your mistakes and revel in your success.

      2 bars at a time. That’s how you build.