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Learning an Instrument: which to choose?

pumpkinjam @pumpkinjam (8876) • United Kingdom 30 Dec 24

Hello, my fellow humans and other creatures. Before I get to the point of the post, I would like to say that I hope you've all had a lovely Christmas. Mine was delightfully dull. I spent Christmas Day with my husband and two...

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New Orleans man gifts kids with musical instruments for a Christmas

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (122067) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 29 Dec 24

New Orleans resident Senais Edwards made the lives of many children very happy this Christmas by giving away instruments to poor children. Senais who is known in New Orleans as Mr. E is happy giving back to his community to give...

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Do you play any musical instrument?

Jessa Arienda @Hanbinandaeyo (3299) 6 Aug 20

Have you played any musical instrument? What is it? What its like? How do you play it? Playing musical instrument gives relaxation and satisfaction not just to the ones who are playing it buy ofcourse, to the one listening it...

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Elective surgery back on the agenda for Western Australia

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381741) • Rockingham, Australia 22 Apr 20

For the second time in three days, Western Australia has reported no new cases of coronavirus. Certain elective surgeries will now be allowed in our private hospitals. This is being welcomed by those hospitals as it will bring in...

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MyLot Musicians, Show Yourselves

Jim Bauer @porwest (112717) • United States 5 Apr 20

I know of a couple MyLotters who are musicians. I will not call out any names just so as not to forget anyone. Musician can be defined as anyone who sings, plays and instrument, writes music, does music covers etcetera. I share...

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Recital

Maddy @nichole01art (1103) • United States 10 Nov 19

Can't believe it but my upcoming guitar recital is this Thursday. Going be playing two songs. I know more than likely I wont be able to upload any videos from my recital Thursday but if I have any pictures from my recital i'll...

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Sister playing ukulele

Maddy @nichole01art (1103) • United States 6 Sep 19

My youngest sister is 10 years old and she started playing the ukulele yesterday. My second oldest sister and I went to music class with our 10 year old sister. Yesterday as my sister and I was in music class yesterday our mom...

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Playing instruments

Maddy @nichole01art (1103) • United States 30 Aug 19

As I have played the guitar ever since I was 12 years old I just now started taking music class this year (2019) and I am 18 years old. Learning how to play a guitar with a teacher in the room is fun but at the same time it can...

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Third grade excitement

Denise @petatonicsca (7070) • Japan 28 Sep 18

Today, I started third graders playing recorder. They learned how to play B, A and G. Some of them were a bit squeaky on the G but by the end of the lesson most of them were getting it. They learned to play the song "Hot Cross...

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What is your first musical instrument?

EfficientNinja @EfficientNinja (124) 16 May 18

Hello, MyLot members! We all listen to music every day. We hear music on the radio, on our smartphones, etc. We also had music subjects when we are still in primary school and high school. We could also be taught by family...

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Time for cleaning my instruments, keyboard, guitar, violin

Emerald @chavezrmc (6095) • Philippines 31 Mar 18

I need to give time once a week to clean my instruments, otherwise i will be playing a dusty instrument the whole week. I am using a furniture cleaner and a rug. Are there other cleaners or liquid that can be safely use on these...

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If you could learn any instrument without taking the actual time to learn it what would it be?

Sergej Bogatinoski @serbog (19) • Macedonia 27 Jan 18

Everyone wants to listen to some music, and I think everyone wants to know how to play any instrument. But they think that they can't learn it or just don't have the time and motivation to learn it. So if you could skip the...

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Why are you teaching THAT to my child?

Heather Echola @GardenGerty (169406) • United States 17 Feb 17

In this case "that" is the recorder. The music teacher was asked that by a parent. He explained it to them and then to the students as well. Learning the recorder, you learn manual dexterity as you finger the notes. You learn to...

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Do you have any favourite musical instrument?

Margarita @Meramar (2695) 28 Sep 16

Since I remember, I always loved the sound of the guitar (not the electric one). During my childhood, I started to learn playing the guitar during a few month. What's your favourite instrument? Do you play any kind of music...

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Do you play any musical instruments?

Kerry @lovebeingmummy2 (806) • Aberdeen, Scotland 13 Aug 16

I like to play the piano, have done since childhood. Do you play any musical instruments?

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What instruments do you play?

Joel7050 @Joel7050 (125) • Singapore, Singapore 10 Aug 16

I'm curious to know what instruments you play. As an Asian, my parents were constantly sending me for all sorts of classes as a child. I can play the piano well, and pretty good with the "Chinese fiddle", alright at Chinese drums,...

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Strange Instruments

maezee @maezee (41985) • United States 14 May 16

So I saw this cute little band/duo at a book store last night, and it really got me interested in learning another instrument. The two guys played excellent guitar. One played a keyboard. And then - the second member busted out...

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Solo Ensemble Festival

Denise @petatonicsca (7070) • Japan 27 Feb 16

Today the international schools in the Kanto Plains had their instrumental Solo Ensemble Festival. Student musicians played solos or small groups and were adjudicated. We had piano, strings, brass and woodwind players from grades...

Do you play any instruments?

Danny Williams @danny1971 (1747) • Church Hill, Tennessee 19 Feb 16

I play the guitar and the piano. But, I haven't played the piano in a couple of years though. But, the guitar I play everyday. I love to play the guitar. It calms me down, and makes me feel relaxed. Do you play any instruments? If...

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Can you play instruments?

crunch @Ryanskie (256) • Philippines 10 Nov 15

Music are good to the ears, especially when we are listening to our favorite songs. Others are simply enjoying the music and is one way of coping stress for them. Because of the love of music, we tend to appreciate much about the...

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