I got a music challenge by my fianceè

[Spirit of Light]

My fianceè is learning to play Ukulele and today she challenged me to learn how to play Acoustic Guitar
I do play flute already, but to learn a totally new instrument will take a long time

Do you play an instrument?

 

[Rival]

I play the ban hammer.

 

[ChristineM]

My fianceè is learning to play Ukulele and today she challenged me to learn how to play Acoustic Guitar
I do play flute already, but to learn a totally new instrument will take a long time

Do you play an instrument?

I have tried to learn guitar (acoustic, electric and bass) without success
I have tried to learn piano without success
I have had a go on drums and failed miserably
I have tried to master saxophone, again no success.
I once took a singing lesson, i got as far as "doh, ray, m..." before being asked to leave.

It seems i am totally tone deaf, have fingers that tie themselves in knots and am missing my rhythm.

My cats bring the expert critics that they are run and hide whenever i sing along to the radio.

 

[leov]

My fianceè is learning to play Ukulele and today she challenged me to learn how to play Acoustic Guitar
I do play flute already, but to learn a totally new instrument will take a long time

Do you play an instrument?

Find a comfortable guitar, have it set up and just play, you need 'train' your finger tips.

 

[Revoltingest]

I have tried to learn guitar (acoustic, electric and bass) without success
I have tried to learn piano without success
I have had a go on drums and failed miserably
I have tried to master saxophone, again no success.
I once took a singing lesson, i got as far as "doh, ray, m..." before being asked to leave.

It seems i am totally tone deaf, have fingers that tie themselves in knots and am missing my rhythm.

My cats bring the expert critics that they are run and hide whenever i sing along to the radio.

When my elementary school started teaching music,
they gave us some kind of test for suitability.
I spent the class sitting under the piano.
Why?
I don't remember, but I think it must've been a
mix of too little aptitude & too much attitude.

 

[Spirit of Light]

Find a comfortable guitar, have it set up and just play, you need 'train' your finger tips.

Already have a guitar

 

[9-10ths_Penguin]

Do you play an instrument?

Piano (grade 8 conservatory)
Harmonica (two songs)

 

[Revoltingest]

My fianceè is learning to play Ukulele and today she challenged me to learn how to play Acoustic Guitar
I do play flute already, but to learn a totally new instrument will take a long time

Do you play an instrument?

I recommend learning with a piece easy to play....

 

[exchemist]

My fianceè is learning to play Ukulele and today she challenged me to learn how to play Acoustic Guitar
I do play flute already, but to learn a totally new instrument will take a long time

Do you play an instrument?

Only the voice. Though teachers always tell choristers their voice is their "instrument" and to be treated with due care.

 

[Revoltingest]

Only the voice. Though teachers always tell choristers their voice is their "instrument" and to be treated with due care.

Does screaming on the internet hurt it?

 

[exchemist]

Does screaming on the internet hurt it?

No. I only shout at the radio......and very occasionally at the neighbour's f***ing stupid dog.

 

[BSM1]

My fianceè is learning to play Ukulele and today she challenged me to learn how to play Acoustic Guitar
I do play flute already, but to learn a totally new instrument will take a long time

Do you play an instrument?

Been playing guitar for almost 40 years and I'm still learning. Beethoven is purported to have said that the guitar is the easiest instrument to play---badly! But don't let that stop you. It takes time, patience, and finger conditioning to play even the simplest chord. But I agree with @leov, if you haven't already, take your guitar to a professional and have it set up properly. It can make all the difference and shouldn't cost that much.

 

[Cooky]

My fianceè is learning to play Ukulele and today she challenged me to learn how to play Acoustic Guitar
I do play flute already, but to learn a totally new instrument will take a long time

Do you play an instrument?

I can play Spike Drivers Blues on guitar really well... It's a really good song for beginners.

 

[Valjean]

Me, classical guitar.

Where can I get the sheet music/tablature for that?

 

[crossfire]

I used to play guitar years ago, but had to give it up as I kept getting repetious stress injuries. :/

 

[Revoltingest]

Me, classical guitar.


Where can I get the sheet music/tablature for that?

All I know is how to link youtube videos.

 

[Valjean]

I used to play guitar years ago, but had to give it up as I kept getting repetious stress injuries. :/

Stress injuries?
Maybe you should stop trying to imitate Pete Townshend....

 

[Windwalker]

My fianceè is learning to play Ukulele and today she challenged me to learn how to play Acoustic Guitar
I do play flute already, but to learn a totally new instrument will take a long time

Do you play an instrument?

I play the following instruments:

• Piano
• Synthesizers
• Bansuri (bamboo flute)
• Guitar
• Hulusi
• Didgeridoo
• Native American flute
• Khomus
• Various gongs and bells
• Various percussive instruments
• Trombone
• Probably a few others too, but never really developed voice as an instrument, though I can of course sing in general.

I've found that as you understand playing one instrument, it doesn't take long to pick up another. However, when it comes to the bansuri, that has been the most challenging instrument to learn, taking years to learn which is much longer than other instruments. The more I develop my skills on this, the better I am able to play other instruments, like the piano.

So expand yourself. Learn more than one instrument, and all your playing will improve.

 

[BSM1]

I play the following instruments:

• Piano
• Synthesizers
• Bansuri (bamboo flute)
• Guitar
• Hulusi
• Didgeridoo
• Native American flute
• Khomus
• Various gongs and bells
• Various percussive instruments
• Trombone
• Probably a few others too, but never really developed voice as an instrument, though I can of course sing in general.

I've found that as you understand playing one instrument, it doesn't take long to pick up another. However, when it comes to the bansuri, that has been the most challenging instrument to learn, taking years to learn which is much longer than other instruments. The more I develop my skills on this, the better I am able to play other instruments, like the piano.

So expand yourself. Learn more than one instrument, and all your playing will improve.

My wife made me give my flute away...it was probably for the best.

 

[Revoltingest]

My wife made me give my flute away...it was probably for the best.

Which flute?
Hi there!
Nothing to see here.
Move along.