What instrument should I play??? (soundtrack, singer, bass, jazz)

jacobkmc · 01-15-2008, 10:46 PM

I am 20 years old, I've never played a single musical instrument in my life. I've never been much of a singer either. Recently I got the inspiration to attempt to bring music into my life. I want to play a really beautiful instrument and play beautiful music, I just have no idea what to play. I'd appreciate any suggestions, I just wanted to know what others thought?

UrbanAncients · 01-16-2008, 01:58 AM

The piano is great for classical, acoustic guitar can touch lightly on classical aswell. Rock I'd say acoustic or electric guitar. Jazz I'd say sax. If you're intrested in joining an ameture orchestra I'd any brass or woodwind.

Seltzer · 01-16-2008, 03:09 AM

There are too many guitarists with very few bringing anything new to the table. It's the age of the bassist!

Seriously though, it's something you should probably decide for yourself. I've played bass for a few years now but I want to go back and play piano again because:

a.) I used to play
b.) Polyphonic ability.
c.) I have a desire to do lead style composing as well as background.
d.) I've recently been feeling very inspired by game soundtracks, Herbie Hanc0ck and Arcturus.

KevinTh0m · 03-17-2008, 06:53 PM

Trumpet! They get difficult when you get into the higher levels but they are very easy (compared to other instruments) to jump into, however you will need help getting past where you start.

thebassistX · 03-28-2008, 01:53 PM

it really depends on ur personality

guitar is for ppl who like to show off their crazy skillz

bass is for more laid back chilled ppl

and yea every instrument has its own "vibe"

Fredder · 03-30-2008, 12:36 AM

I would pick bass, but the main things is pick something up and PLAY

EVAD · 04-04-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Fredder

I would pick bass, but the main things is pick something up and PLAY

I agree. Play bass and not because everyone tells you its easy. Most guitarists I know couldn't play bass if I paid them to. Bassists always are in demand. We don't get the chicks but we make the money.

EVAD

jimmythehappinessninja · 04-13-2008, 09:52 PM

I think you should probably get a keyboard or something like that. Its not hard to jump into and its easy to make your own tunes on it

musiclover3210 · 05-18-2008, 06:42 PM

It depends on what kind of music your into. Because really, any instrument can be beautiful depending on who is listening. For a beginner, I would reconmend the piano because that is the easiest instument to learn. If piano is not your thing, guitar would be good. Another easy one would probably be the saxophone (alto perferably). These are just a few suggestion.

Oh and a big tip: dont start with a violin or anything similar. Sure, they make very beautiful music, I admit that but it will take forever to actually get a good sound out of them. That why most players start off at a early age (5-6 years latest)

Alfred · 05-18-2008, 06:46 PM

Classical guitar.

01-15-2008, 10:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
jacobkmc Groupie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	What instrument should I play??? I am 20 years old, I've never played a single musical instrument in my life. I've never been much of a singer either. Recently I got the inspiration to attempt to bring music into my life. I want to play a really beautiful instrument and play beautiful music, I just have no idea what to play. I'd appreciate any suggestions, I just wanted to know what others thought?

01-16-2008, 03:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Seltzer Fish in the percolator! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hobbit Land NZ Posts: 2,870	There are too many guitarists with very few bringing anything new to the table. It's the age of the bassist! Seriously though, it's something you should probably decide for yourself. I've played bass for a few years now but I want to go back and play piano again because: a.) I used to play b.) Polyphonic ability. c.) I have a desire to do lead style composing as well as background. d.) I've recently been feeling very inspired by game soundtracks, Herbie Hanc0ck and Arcturus. __________________ In the Court of King Crimson \| Last.fm \| RYM

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jimmythehappinessninja Groupie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada :D BC Posts: 3	I think you should probably get a keyboard or something like that. Its not hard to jump into and its easy to make your own tunes on it __________________ Love is like a home-made taco; A bunch of crap always spills out the end, but all in all its one wonderful flavourfest ...with coolbeans on the side -Me, 2008

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musiclover3210 Groupie Join Date: May 2008 Location: blah Posts: 17	It depends on what kind of music your into. Because really, any instrument can be beautiful depending on who is listening. For a beginner, I would reconmend the piano because that is the easiest instument to learn. If piano is not your thing, guitar would be good. Another easy one would probably be the saxophone (alto perferably). These are just a few suggestion. Oh and a big tip: dont start with a violin or anything similar. Sure, they make very beautiful music, I admit that but it will take forever to actually get a good sound out of them. That why most players start off at a early age (5-6 years latest) __________________ musiclover3210 is contemplating the love of music vs. the love of boys...but what if it was a music loving boy?

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Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	Classical guitar. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

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UrbanAncients Groupie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: England (And so proud) Posts: 27	The piano is great for classical, acoustic guitar can touch lightly on classical aswell. Rock I'd say acoustic or electric guitar. Jazz I'd say sax. If you're intrested in joining an ameture orchestra I'd any brass or woodwind.

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KevinTh0m Groupie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 13	Trumpet! They get difficult when you get into the higher levels but they are very easy (compared to other instruments) to jump into, however you will need help getting past where you start.

03-28-2008, 01:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
thebassistX Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 104	it really depends on ur personality guitar is for ppl who like to show off their crazy skillz bass is for more laid back chilled ppl and yea every instrument has its own "vibe"

03-30-2008, 12:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
Fredder Groupie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 16	I would pick bass, but the main things is pick something up and PLAY