My hand joints are getting better finally and I wanna learn an instrument. The thing is, I’m dumb and have struggled really badly with reading music in the past.

  • azimir@lemmy.ml
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    5 months ago

    Banjo’s got a general bad rap from it’s portrayal in many movies and shows. It is also a very different sound than guitar which a good number of people find discordant (it’s also easier to make it be loud and discordant, which happens with new players).

    Well done banjo is just fine, but there’s a knee jerk negative response to its name.

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      5 months ago

      It’s a shame. It’s a super fun instrument. Mine has spoiled me. My guitars feel huge after playing it

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        5 months ago

        I hear you. I’m a ukulele player at times, so we’re in the same weight class.