Use this guide if you have always wanted to play an instrument and want a realistic start rather than buying gear that ends up in a cupboard. You need a rough idea of the music you want to play, the time you can spare each day and any space or noise limits at home.
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Choose the instrument by your life, not just your taste
Write down the music you want to play, how much noise you can make at home and when, how much space you have and whether you want to play alone or with others. A digital piano with headphones suits flats and late-night practice; ukulele is quick to get going on; violin and brass take longer to sound pleasant. Pick the option that fits these limits and still excites you, because enjoyment is what keeps adults practising.
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