I wish I could play a musical instrument

I was watching someone play piano the other day and it was so beautiful. I wish I could play. I tried to learn to play the flute a long time back and got nowhere. Keyboards look even harder.

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RenFur · 70-79, M

From the age of 4 to 14 I was gently forced to take piano lessons. I hated every minute of it.
I haven't touched a piano keyboard since.

You, however, want to learn so... I have every confidence one day you will take that step. Maybe the drums?

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@RenFur My siblings took piano lessons and hated it. I wanted to take piano lessons as a kid and it never happened. A lady down the street taught piano. My childhood friend went to her.

RenFur · 70-79, M

@iamnikki

Why didn't you get the chance to play the piano? Seems mighty unfair you didn't get to.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@RenFur I guess because they got lessons and didn't stick with it, so why take the chance on me?
If I had longer fingers, I'd take lessons now but I want to be able to play octaves and it is just not possible for me.

RenFur · 70-79, M

@iamnikki

I was in a high school band - I wanted (like most of the guys) to play the trumpet but I didn't have the ability so I had to play the baritone. Short fingers for you and no blowing power for me... c'est la vie.