Timeline for How to learn many musical instruments?
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| Aug 16, 2017 at 20:37 | history | edited | NateDSaint | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Jan 9, 2015 at 17:12 | comment | added | Peter Hudec | It must be some kind of pattern: I'm also a full-time programmer who wants to learn to play multiple instruments :-) | |
| May 9, 2011 at 7:11 | vote | accept | Sufendy | ||
| May 6, 2011 at 13:02 | comment | added | NateDSaint | @Faza great point. If you're trying to maximize the speed at which you learn instruments, try to learn families together. But if you're hoping to branch out to as many instrument families as possible, you might want to vary that up first, so when you circle back around you already have the fundamentals. For example, I learned piano first, then trombone and bass. From there I learned guitar, but doubled back to learn euphonium/baritone/tuba and trumpet. Then I picked up the upright bass, which led to 'cello, etc. It's ultimately up to you, but keep yourself interested in new experiences! | |
| May 6, 2011 at 13:00 | comment | added | NateDSaint | @Phelios: it depends on what you want to do with it. As far as opening doors, the only thing it really allowed me to do was get further education, with the potential of eventually teaching or working in an academic setting. If this is what you want, it's essential, especially in the US. If you just want the education, it could be valuable to you but I'll be honest, if you're a self-starter I think learning on your own/private lessons can be more productive, more if you already have a day job. Music Schools tend to have a hard "weeding out" process the first few levels that can slow you down. | |
| May 6, 2011 at 2:21 | comment | added | user321 | Excellent answer, to which I'll only add one penny's worth: when working on playing a number of instruments, it's easier to get started on a new instrument if it is already similar to one you are proficient with. If you already play guitar, it's fairly easy to pick up on the bass; should you start playing the saxophone, you'll find it easier to pick up the clarinet, etc. | |
| May 6, 2011 at 1:56 | comment | added | Sufendy | I'm planning to get a degree in music. Will you recommend me to do so? as I already has a degree in CS. | |
| May 5, 2011 at 12:04 | history | answered | NateDSaint | CC BY-SA 3.0 |