These things put me off music for years. Maybe next time start us with an instrument that doesn’t sound like total shit in beginners hands and which stinks of antiseptic.
You can pick up a recorder for 20 dollars and they will withstand abuse. Not so a guitar. I agree that it’s better musically and maybe pedagogically but it’s got some deal breakers.
No doubt, and being used by a horde of kids is probably the toughest thing instruments have to ensure
I got my acoustic guitar for incredibly cheap 35,-€, so at least price can be overcome. And, reading the thread, it seems that the recorder has spoiled learning/playing an instrument for quite a few people, so one could argue that it’s a failed investment, even at a low price point.
Can’t say anything on the pedagogical side of things, I chose a job where I don’t have to meet people all the time, let alone children.
The chords are easier; ukuleles are tuned like the 4 high strings of a guitar (yes I know that it’s actually gCEA but it’s functionally the same), and the chords are the same but without the last two strings.
However ukuleles are harder to play for adults because they are way too small. Anything higher than the 8th fret is basically unplayable.
Eh, I played both for a while (never became good, but that’s not the point), and I always found Ukulele chords awkward and confusing even on the lower frets, while Guitar came more natural to me. I wouldn’t be surprised if that was due to the lack of musical education and professional training though. Oh, and my Ukulele was tuned ADF#H…
These things put me off music for years. Maybe next time start us with an instrument that doesn’t sound like total shit in beginners hands and which stinks of antiseptic.
What instrument doesn’t sound like total shit in beginner’s hands? A keyboard?
Guitar. Learn 3-4 chords and you can play half of the songs out there. Easy to begin with, hard to master.
Alternatively, Ukulele. Just 4 strings, and smaller, so more suitable for small children, though the chords seem to be more complicated.
You can pick up a recorder for 20 dollars and they will withstand abuse. Not so a guitar. I agree that it’s better musically and maybe pedagogically but it’s got some deal breakers.
No doubt, and being used by a horde of kids is probably the toughest thing instruments have to ensure
I got my acoustic guitar for incredibly cheap 35,-€, so at least price can be overcome. And, reading the thread, it seems that the recorder has spoiled learning/playing an instrument for quite a few people, so one could argue that it’s a failed investment, even at a low price point.
Can’t say anything on the pedagogical side of things, I chose a job where I don’t have to meet people all the time, let alone children.
Plenty of kids are not ready to handle a guitar
How so? Age wise, motor skills, character, lacking musical education, …? WDYM?
Discipline to treat it delicately
The chords are easier; ukuleles are tuned like the 4 high strings of a guitar (yes I know that it’s actually gCEA but it’s functionally the same), and the chords are the same but without the last two strings.
However ukuleles are harder to play for adults because they are way too small. Anything higher than the 8th fret is basically unplayable.
Eh, I played both for a while (never became good, but that’s not the point), and I always found Ukulele chords awkward and confusing even on the lower frets, while Guitar came more natural to me. I wouldn’t be surprised if that was due to the lack of musical education and professional training though. Oh, and my Ukulele was tuned ADF#H…
Found the German, lol.
ADF#B is a full tone higher but it doesn’t change chord shapes.
I find the chords simple to grasp, but awkward to execute due to how small the neck is.
Dammit, I tried so hard to hide it. :D
The violin ofc.
Yep! Great example.
A guitar
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