Q&A for How to Learn to Play an Instrument

There are 4 basic techniques for playing this Iranian or Persian percussion instrument – 2 right-handed techniques and 2 left-handed techniques. If you practiced each one, you could likely become proficient in the instrument within a month or two, especially if you already have experience with other percussion instruments.

It depends on the person. The oboe and bassoon can be difficult to learn because of the double reed. Tubas can also be hard to learn for some people. And most keyboard instruments are hard unless the person already knows how to play the piano.

Try out different instruments, and when you feel happy playing a certain one, pursue and enjoy playing it!

That is really a matter of opinion. You could test them both out in a music store and see which you like best. They both sound good but it is up to you which one you want.

It takes time to learn the finger positions for the chords and build strength in your hands. How long it takes to get good at it varies, depending on your natural talent and how often you practice; however, if you practice for a half-hour per session four days per week, by six months you should be comfortable strumming and switching chords. To start, check out wikiHow to Start Learning Guitar , check for local instructors, and/or reference online tutorials.

If you're playing for school, most band directors let you rent instruments for fairly cheap. If not, consider buying a used, cheap one online. If you like the instrument, then you can invest in a higher-quality one later.

You should first learn how to make a sound by blowing into the instrument, then start looking at fingering charts. Once you have the basic notes down, you can start playing some music.