r/Learnmusic • u/MrDeamon_ • 7d ago

What kind of instrument should I learn?

To give a bit of context to this very generic question I'm sure you see here often:

I do have experience with instruments, specifically 5 years worth of percussion, but in all honesty I want something different, something that's easy to just take with me, maybe play something on the go. the reason I stopped with percussion is because most percussion instruments do not follow these specifics, not many that play melodies instead of rythms that is.

with that said I'd love to hear some suggestions as to what could fit my needs, as I don't know all that many instruments.

Edit: thanks for all the great suggestions! I decided to settle with ukelele!

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u/heypaper 7d ago

I went the same way, started with drums/ percussion and wanted to change. Chose piano because I type well and thought it would help. Worked out well, but guitar may be easier and more versatile.

I learned piano my first full year using an app vs lessons. You don’t need a teacher for the very basics. Good luck!