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There are many different musical instruments that you can learn to
play, ranging from the traditional favourites like piano and guitar, and
the classical orchestral instruments, to
the more modern electronic keyboards and percussion kits, and various
kinds of ethnic instruments.
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Some instruments, like
the piano, keyboards and the guitar are designed to be played on their own
as well as in a group with other instruments or to accompany singing.
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You do not have to be
"musical" to start to learn. Musical skills are something
that develop as you progress. You can choose the type of music you
play, whether pop or classical, jazz or folk.
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Some people play just for
pleasure; others join together to put on performances, or work
towards exams.
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British Assoc of Symphonic Bands & Wind Ensembles www.winds.org.uk/
British Federation of Youth Marching Band Organisations www.marchingbands.org.uk/
British Youth Band Association www.byba.org.uk/
National Federation of Music Societies www.nfms.org.uk/
UK Piano Page www.uk-piano.org/
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Guitarist
Keyboard Player
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Find a local group
or club for the instrument and type of music that interest you (see organisations above).
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Take a class or course at your local
adult education centre or with a local teacher.
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Consult books or magazines
on different types of music and instruments.
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Check in your local library/paper,
music shop or education centre for more information.
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Skills and people
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Musical instruments can be
played by people of all ages and both sexes. All musical instruments require some skill and knowledge on the part
of the player, but many are fairly easy to pick up. Electronic keyboards are
particularly easy to get started on.
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Many people learn instruments to play alone at home. If you want
to do this, it is important to choose an instrument that sounds good on
its own (see
above).
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You may want to have a teacher of some kind, and most players
like, at least occasionally, to join a group of friends, a class or
a larger group to make music together.
Equipment or clothing
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You must have access to the instrument that you want to play.
Beginners may be able to rent instruments from the class, group or teacher
with whom they are learning.
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Most serious players own their own
instruments, except with the larger static instruments like organs and
major percussion or electronic equipment.
A place or facilities
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Musical instruments can be played at home, or in any room or hall large
enough to hold the group and its instruments.
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The nature of the
acoustic in the room or hall is important for serious playing.
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