Why we gave up on learning how to play an instrument?

CYB3R@lemm.ee to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml – 39 points –

I regret buying a guitar, I can't even do the simplest shit on it according to YouTube... I dunno if it's laziness or just being tired of sucking so much and not being able to play the music that I like... Maybe a mix of both?

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Guitar is the only hobby I acquired that never took. I wanted it to take, but did not have the funds to pursue lessons.

I could not get over the beginner hurdles of how to strum, how to really hold the pick, and so forth. If I could have taken lessons or gotten past that I might have learned and still be playing today instead of seeing the case just sitting there collecting dust.

The strumming is a nightmare I agree, but even the simplest songs that only require 2 strings without wide strumming are impossible, accidentally muting the strings, not pressing enough, moving the fingers fast, using your pinky... Is such an impossible instrument

Dude it's just practice... Id suggest spending 50 bux on a classical guitar, the nylon strings and far enough apart and gentle on your hands. You'll be amazed.

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