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Easy to play instrument for tavern music / easy music
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this post was submitted on 08 Aug 2025
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The simplest wind instruments are things like your basic wood flutes, recorders, ocarinas... simplest stringed instruments are going to be 3 and 4 stringed stuff like cigar box guitars, tenor guitars, and ukuleles. But none of them are just pick up and play.
Realistically even the simplest instruments are going to require at least 50 to 100 hours of practice and instruction to reach an advanced beginner / early intermediate level, where you start to be able to intuitively do things that sound good. The great news is that good YouTube teachers can help you reach that point, if you're willing to put in the time and practice.
I learned to play guitar and tenor guitar in my 30s, and it's been extremely rewarding to just be able to unwind and create some music whenever the mood strikes. It was work... but enjoyable work, if that makes sense? I liked the practice and getting the results of my progression. I'd definitely recommend learning to play an instrument to anyone with the time, patience, and inclination.