How do you feel about learning two instruments at the same time?

[FeralCats]

If you're just starting?

I like playing the piano, but it just doesn't FEEL GOOD when I play it. My teacher says I'm good though, and I enjoy it, so I don't wanna give it up.

On the other hand, I taught myself a few songs on the guitar, and it felt right for me. I'm thinking of getting lessons in that.

Do you think I should hold off on one? Or is it okay to take lessons in both?

[Akira]

It just depends on how comfortable and confident you feel. If you are already at an intermediate level on piano, then it is fine to think about guitar.

[crazyguy832]

It's fine. I'm learning piano and rums at the same time.

Admittedly, I've been playing piano since I was 4... but that's beside the point, lol.

[devildriver421]

I think it's fine. As long as you make time for each. Just keep playing both for a while before you decide to stop playing, and regret it. Especially this early, don't decide yet. Give it 3 months and see what happens.

And kill 2 birds with 1 stone on theory. To this day, when I think of notes, I see the keys in the backround and see the sharps/flats. It's going away htough lol

[onebrickshy]

It has always been my opinion that it is easier to learn once you've got a good base. There is really no problem with learning two at a time. I will say that piano was one i could never get a hold of(though i regret it).

[Merkaba]

yea I took a year of piano....and one semester each of guitar and theory. My guitar teacher had like a phd or some shlt in guitar...and would play this machine gun spanish stuff....I couldnt tell him it was almost making me orgasm....

then my piano teacher has pretty much the same deal in piano. A little feminine...but he was cool. His last name is Rotkowsky for christ sake. Sounds like a good piano name. He could sight read anything...Thats just amazing.

[pardonmepete]

In my opinion, the more you can play the better. Learn as many as possible

[Congratulations]

I play guitar, but I really want to learn drums too. I don't want to give up guitar though. I'd say it's alright if you feel that it won't interfere with anything you already have going.

[StrangelyBrewed13]

I play a couple instruments. You just have to figure out which one you like and are gonna put the most effort into.

[mosher902]

well im learning piano,guitar (**** loads of theory) and i teach myself bass.

plus i try teaching myself recording ect.

and i really don't find it that clustering, in fact it can help sometimes for example if i'm trying to figure out whether a scale on the guitar is major or minor and can't figure it out i try learning it on my electric piano.

they are all musical introments (sorry for the bad spelling Dislexic) so they all intertwine.

[La Revolucion]

I play guitar, drums, saxophone, bass, piano, trumpet, flute, and clarinet. I'm pretty good at all of 'em, too. It's always nice to know piano to form simple melodies on, then go from there. So yes, I say that playing more than one instrument is good.

[BassMasta2487]

I'm teaching myself bass and drums at the same time, and those complement each other really well, so I say go ahead if you have two instruments that won't clash. Piano and guitar strike me as two instruments that would really complement each other.

[GhostGrooveMike]

do it i play 4 instruments. I started playin drums and violin at the same time. Now i play xylaphone and guitar aswell. go for it

[Loser Boy Jay]

pretty much anything you learn on one instrument you can apply to another in some way, except for percussion.

[I_AM_MEXICAN]

^i would have to disagree, i learned orchestral percussion and jazz (drumset) in junior high, and the experience helps me everyday in my punk band

[BassMasta2487]

pretty much anything you learn on one instrument you can apply to another in some way, except for percussion.

Yeah, I disagree too. I'm finding with the bass that the sense of rythym that I already have from playing the drums for years really helps. It's just one more thing that I don't have to learn all over again.

[Lupin]

You'll often find that learning many instruments simutaneously will help each other along the way. I often visulise playing scales on the piano (which is easier) when doing them for clarinet, as an example :)

Lupin

[Joe]

It depends what instruments you're doing. Piano and Guitar go hand in hand together when it comes to theory and etc. Drums and any instrument would be easy

[hobbesdj]

I learned guitar, bass and drums all at once without any lessons or previous experience and it worked out great. I didnt have a single instrument i put most of my effort into, either. If you wanna learn something youll learn it.

[Kurrpt]

ive been teaching myself guitar for a bit over year. I just started teaching myself piano, so i cant see a problem with it

[devildriver421]

I learned guitar, bass and drums all at once without any lessons or previous experience and it worked out great. I didnt have a single instrument i put most of my effort into, either. If you wanna learn something youll learn it.
I think that's kinda different though, because bass is just like guitar, with minor differences. Drums don't even need any theory, adn it's just basically doing exercises, not that much studying like guitar or actually any other instrument.

Not saying drums are easy by any means, just saying it doesn't require book time like guitar, it's just about practicing all the time.

Edit:^^youve only been playing a year?

[Moseph]

I play a couple instruments. You just have to figure out which one you like and are gonna put the most effort into.


I kind of think this way too. I sometimes go through "moods" where I want to learn more on one instrument or another.

It's also a question of money. If you have the dough to pay for both lessons, instrument repairs, etc, then go for it. Some budgeting might be necessary though.

[ebv-dave]

i have exactly the same problem. The only difference is i don't see it as a problem. If you feel like practicing one instrument do it, they're two completely different instruments, it depends what you're in the mood for.

[Deathcrush]

Everything I play, I teach myself. Music is an art and when I play/learn I don't want it to involve any science, or be taught other people's techniques. I want my playing to evolve into what is my own style, as opposed to those who get taught, and then decide to find 'their own style' (which is nonsense; you don't have to be 'original' to have your own style - play from the heart, rather than focusing on being 'original').

Therefore, in my opinion, learn as many instruments as you want. I really don't see what the problem is. It's art, and if you feel that you can express yourself through multiple instruments, do so!

[slpntrx5]

if you learn both at the same time, esp. piano, it will help you with reading music and shiznit like that. but if it doesn't feel right to you, then don't do it.