For any one who plays guitar and doesn't play another instrument ....

I highly recommend taking up learning the piano ....

I decided. to learn the piano during the pandemic ,, I was stuck inside more, and I think I was getting a bit stale at playing the guitar .....

Anyhow,,,,, I was so focussed on playing the piano I barely touched my guitar over the past couple of years , ,,, really only to. play with my other friends did I ever play guitar , and eventually also started playing piano as well ......

I just have to say ,,,, It's remarkable at how much better I am at playing my guitar. now, after not having spent a lick of time practicing ...... It's truly an amazing feeling , and almost like a serendipitous gift offered to me for my dedication to learning the piano , which I also really love playing ..... so now I got 2 instruments I completely adore and can rely on ...

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OogieBoogie · F

I grew up with a pianola . We had like over 500 rolls . It seemed so superfluous to learn, but I wish I had now.
I learn flute. I loved it. I wish I hadn't given it up .

BobbyMoeven · 51-55, M

@OogieBoogie

Wow ,,,, that is incredibly cool you owned and had the opportunity to learn on one of those .....

So, as I understand , the sheets would play the tune on the piano so you could then learn the fingering .....that;s fantastic ,, I am very envious ......

I play by ear..... and when I want to learn a tune, I have it stuck in my head, I may go to google to get the actual key signature , and then I play it ...... wrong of course, but in my head it sounds right ..... I will go back and listen to the original and eventually end up playing it mostly right, or just good enough for my liking .....

OogieBoogie · F

@BobbyMoeven I'm quite envious . I'm not musically inclined ....as much as I loved the flute, my arty thing isn't music . Well, at least that's what my brother said 😏

BobbyMoeven · 51-55, M

@OogieBoogie

Don't listen to your brother ....... siblings are the worst at criticism ..lol.

It's never too late to pick up an instrument ,,,, It really is my perfect place for getting a bit lost , exploring and finding solace ... I really wish I had more time , private time to play ..... I also wish I could jam more with my friends, its such a great great feeling , connecting with someone musically

OogieBoogie · F

@BobbyMoeven I imagine it's a great high when you get to jam with someone 🤗